FIFO Storage System

As a family-owned and proudly New Zealand company, at Storepro we’re passionate about helping other New Zealand businesses to enhance warehousing and inventory management through better systems, techniques and technologies.

First in, first out (FIFO) storage systems ensure your oldest inventory is picked, used or sold first, and is critical for businesses that deal in perishable stock. At Storepro we offer a complete range of warehouse FIFO systems, from FIFO pallet racking systems to first in first out shelving, to help your warehouse work better than ever before.

First in, first out storage systems, commonly referred to as FIFO storage systems, ensure that your oldest stock is picked first.

FIFO warehouse systems are a staple of industries where shelf life is a key concern, or that deal in high product volumes. They guarantee inventory turnover and guard against product wastage and obsolescence.

Examples of FIFO storage systems include:

• Carton live storage: This is a gravity-fed FIFO racking system where products are stacked at the back but picked from the front. Inventory slides down to the front as items are picked, like the milk fridge at your local supermarket.
• Gravity flow racking: Pallet flow racks also use gravity to ensure that the first pallet loaded into the system is the first one to be removed. Once again, pallets are loaded in the back, then glide their way down to the front as older pallets are removed.

Less waste and obsolescence: When the oldest stock is used first, perishable items are less likely to expire, and products are less likely to become obsolete.

Better product quality: FIFO ensures you send out fresh products of consistent quality, helping to guarantee customer safety and satisfaction.

Systematic stock rotation: Gain more control over your inventory and ensure old stock isn’t hidden away and forgotten about. FIFO inventory management insights can also help to reduce overstocking and understocking.

More efficient picking: Team members don’t have to go digging for the right product, because it’s presented at the front of the rack.

Regulatory compliance: Industries that deal in perishable products often have strict regulations regarding expiration dates. FIFO systems can help you comply.

Better space utilisation: When your warehouse or distribution centre is built to your precise inventory management needs, you can do far more with the space you have, especially if you choose a clever, FIFO-adapted AS/RS system.

Suitable Applications

FIFO is the inventory management system of choice for any number of businesses that need to regularly turn stock over. Industries where first in first out storage systems are most commonly implemented include:

Food and beverage: With product perishability often measured in days or weeks, food and beverage businesses need to ensure old stock is moved first.

Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceutical products are also perishable, so FIFO warehouse systems are used to ensure products are sold well within their shelf lives.

Cosmetics: Stock turnover ensures that customers receive fresh and effective cosmetics and personal care products.

Consumer tech: Technology moves quickly – FIFO storage systems can ensure that products are sold before they become obsolete.

Custom Solutions

At Storepro we’ve spent over two decades developing custom FIFO solutions for a range of businesses. Our systems can turbocharge the efficiency and productivity of your facility, while giving you a far clearer view of your inventory management.

If you’re looking for a clever way to avoid waste, enhance your operations and increase your bottom line, get in touch with our expert team today.

Tens of thousands of customers can’t be wrong. As the largest 100% NZ owned and operated business in our industry, at Storepro we bring a deep understanding of your warehousing needs, wants and goals.

We design, engineer and build all of our solutions right here in NZ. But we don’t just build warehouse racking – we build relationships too. We listen to your needs, develop bespoke solutions, and support you all the way.

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