First Expire, First Out (FEFO)
First expire, first out, or FEFO, is an inventory allocation method in which the first product to expire is the first product that is utilized or allocated for the fulfillment
First In, First Out (FIFO)
First in, first out, or FIFO, is an inventory allocation method whereby the first product stored is the first product that is utilized or allocated for the fulfillment of orders.
First In, Last Out (FILO)
First in, last out, or FILO, is an inventory allocation method whereby the first product stored is the last product that is utilized or allocated for the fulfillment of orders.
First Mile
First mile refers to the initial stage of the supply chain process, from the point of origin to the point of consolidation. This stage involves the collection and consolidation of
Floor Load
Floor load is product stacked directly onto the floor of a trailer without pallets or slip sheets; product must be unloaded manually without the use of a forklift.
Flow Rack
A flow rack is racking equipment that allows for the product to be stocked in through one side and removed for order fulfillment purposes from the other side. Product stored
Food Grade Warehouse
A food grade warehouse is a facility that is specifically designed, constructed, and maintained to meet the stringent requirements for storing and handling food and food-related products. These warehouses must
Forecast
A forecast is an estimate or prediction of future events, trends, or conditions based on data and analysis.
Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)
A foreign trade zone, or FTZ, is a designated area in the United States where goods imported into the country can be stored, assembled, manufactured, or processed before being exported
Forklift
A forklift, also called a “lift truck,” is a warehouse vehicle used for lifting and transporting pallets of product. It may have a special attachment on the front for specialized
Forward Logistics
Forward logistics is the processes involved in the delivery of goods and products from the manufacturer to the customer.