Manual FIFO fails during busy production. Auditors notice.
Run a production plan and the system assigns raw material lots using first-in-first-out logic. Automatic, accurate, audit-ready.
FIFO compliance shouldn't depend on human memory
Your quality system requires FIFO. Your auditor checks it. But manually selecting the right lot for every ingredient in every production run is error-prone — especially during busy shifts.
- Manually selecting which lot to use for every ingredient
- Human error in lot selection during busy production
- Audit findings when FIFO records don't match reality
Automated FIFO means the right lot is assigned every time — no manual selection needed.
When you run a production plan, Recipe Cost Calculator can automatically assign raw material lot numbers using FIFO (first-in, first-out) logic. The oldest inventory gets used first, which is both good practice for food safety and required by many quality systems.
You don't have to manually pick which lots to use — the system handles it based on receipt dates. This keeps your traceability records accurate without adding work to your production process.
What you get
Automatic lot selection
The system picks the oldest lot for each ingredient. No manual decisions.
Audit-ready records
Every lot assignment is documented. Pull a traceability report in seconds.
Save hours per run
Stop manually tracking lots. Focus on production instead.
How it works
Receive with lot numbers
Record lot numbers when you receive inventory. The system tracks quantities per lot.
Run production plans
Create and execute production plans. The system assigns lots using FIFO automatically.
Review traceability
Every production run documents which lots were used. Reports are one click away.
Why this matters
FIFO without the manual tracking.
Manually tracking which lot to use next is error-prone and time-consuming. Automated FIFO assignment gets it right every time and keeps your traceability chain intact for audits and compliance.
Frequently asked questions
FIFO compliance without the clipboard
Automatic lot assignment that's accurate every time and audit-ready from day one.