LIFO is a picking method where the most recently stored item is the first to be removed. The storage process is called “push,” and the retrieval process is called “pop.”
Common LIFO-compatible storage types:
Block storage
Drive-in racking
Advantages:
simple to implement
helps prevent fraudulent profit manipulations
Disadvantages:
ineffective in industries with expiration dates or cold chains (e.g., food, pharmaceuticals)
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