How should NBC rotate inventory to prevent waste?

• A. Use FIFO; move older products forward; label with received dates and use-by dates.
• B. Move newer products forward; rotate by color.
• C. Rotate stock randomly without labeling.
• D. Keep all items in back stock and never rotate.

Answer: (A)

The idea is to use oldest inventory first to minimize waste. Applying first-in, first-out means moving older products toward the front and selling those items before newer ones, so nothing expires or goes stale. Labeling with received dates and use-by dates keeps the team aware of shelf life and makes it easy to identify which items should be used next. This approach protects quality, reduces spoilage, and helps maintain accurate stock control. Rotating newer items forward would reverse the order and risk waste, rotating by color isn’t related to freshness, and keeping items in back stock without rotation lets items sit too long. FIFO with clear date labeling is the practical, reliable method.