FEFOtaenabled

FEFOtaenabled is a term used in inventory management to describe a software feature flag that activates FEFO-based stock allocation. FEFO, or First Expired, First Out, is a rotation principle that prioritizes items with the earliest expiration dates for picking and shipment, helping to minimize waste and meet shelf-life requirements. The suffix taenabled denotes that the FEFO functionality is toggled on in the system, affecting how the allocation and release of stock are performed.

When FEFOtaenabled is on, the warehouse management system considers expiry dates and lot/batch identifiers during order fulfillment and replenishment. Allocation routines sort available lots by expiry date ascending and allocate the oldest stock first, subject to constraints such as on-hand quantity, reservations, quality checks, and minimum stock levels. The feature often relies on accurate product data, including expiry dates, batch numbers, and temperature or other conditions if tracked.

Benefits include reduced spoilage and waste, improved compliance with regulatory and quality requirements for perishable or time-sensitive goods, and enhanced visibility into stock aging. It can also simplify audit trails by recording which lots were used for a given order.

Key considerations are data accuracy, granularity of tracking (lot vs. batch vs. serial), integration with existing ERP/WMS modules, handling of non-perishable items, near-expiry alerts, and performance on large inventories. As with any feature flag, careful testing and governance are recommended to ensure rules align with business processes.