FAQ - Understanding Rotation Methods
These rotation methods determine the sequence stock is assigned to outbound shipments when they are released, this is assigned to the SKU.
If a specific batch code is requested by way of a “special condition” this will override the rotation method
FIFO – First In First Out
LIFO – Last In First Out
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Interface Code |
Screen Display |
Description |
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F1 |
FIFO (Strict) |
Picks the Oldest stock based on the following sequence Expiry date, Production Date, Release Date, Receipt date |
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F2 |
FIFO (Slot) |
Picks the oldest stock in slot sequence |
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F3 |
FIFO (Stock) |
Picks the oldest stock in the following sequence · No StU – i.e. from a pick face · Composite StU – from stock on a composite StU · Non Standard StU – Pallets with a quantity less than the configured quantity · Standard StU – Pallets with the configured quantity Then from the Strict Criteria |
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L1 |
LIFO (Strict) |
Picks the youngest stock based on the following sequence Expiry date, Production Date, Release Date, Receipt date |
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X1 |
Lowest Slot Qty |
Assigns stock from the pallet with the smallest quantity first then the next smallest quantity to ensure all the part-pallets are picked |
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X2 |
Largest Slot Qty |
Assigns stock from the pallet with the largest quantity first then the next largest quantity etc. |
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XX |
No Preferred Method |
Stock is picked in any sequence without any sortation applied |