fifo-lifo-controller

# FIFO-LIFO Controller ## Overview The FIFO-LIFO Controller is an automated skill that manages inventory rotation to ensure proper product flow based on expiration dates, production dates, or receipt dates. It enforces First-In-First-Out (FIFO), First-Expired-First-Out (FEFO), or Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) policies and manages lot tracking and shelf life compliance. ## Capabilities - **FIFO Enforcement at Pick Time**: Ensure oldest inventory is picked first based on receipt or production date - **FEFO (First Expired First Out) Management**: Prioritize inventory with nearest expiration dates for picking - **Lot and Batch Tracking**: Maintain complete traceability of inventory by lot, batch, or serial number - **Expiration Date Alerting**: Generate alerts for inventory approaching expiration thresholds - **Shelf Life Calculation**: Calculate remaining shelf life and predict expiration risk - **Product Hold Management**: Manage inventory holds for quality, recall, or compliance reasons - **Compliance Documentation**: Generate documentation for regulatory compliance and audit requirements ## Tools and Libraries - WMS APIs - Lot Tracking Systems - Shelf Life Databases - Compliance Management Tools ## Used By Processes - FIFO-LIFO Inventory Control - Cycle Counting Program - Receiving and Putaway Optimization ## Usage ```yaml skill: fifo-lifo-controller inputs: item: sku: "SKU001" rotation_method: "FEFO" shelf_life_days: 180 min_remaining_life_percent: 50 ...