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    Aug 13, 2008, 03:48 PM
    Why is FIFO preferred?
    Why is FIFO preferred? What are the advantages of using FIFO?
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    Aug 13, 2008, 03:51 PM
    Using FIFO is a preferrence.. use the grocery store as an example, every new item they have they put in the back of the shelf and sell the older items first.. it helps with grocery stores so food doesn't just sit there and rot they are moving the older food out first before selling the new stuff hense First In is the First Out (sold) make sense?

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