FEFO
Business & Finance abbreviation · Logistics, Supply Chain & Trade
| Stands for | First expired, first out |
|---|---|
| Categories | Business & Finance |
FEFO stands for First expired, first out, a logistics, supply chain & trade abbreviation.
Stock rotation method that ships or uses the items with the earliest expiration date first, regardless of when they were received, to minimize waste of perishable goods.
Example: The pharmacy distributor's WMS enforces FEFO picking on every lot.
Usage notes
FEFO is standard for food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, while FIFO (first in, first out) ships the oldest received stock first, which gives the same result only when items arrive in expiry order.