Stock removal strategies play a crucial role in warehouse logistics and serve to optimize the process of removing goods or storage units from the warehouse stock. These strategies are applied depending on the type of warehouse, warehouse layout and specific requirements of the company.

One of the most common retrieval strategies is FIFO (First In – First Out), where the oldest units are retrieved first. This strategy is often used in flow rack systems where goods are automatically removed at the front to ensure continuous material rotation.

In contrast to this is LIFO (Last In – First Out), where the last units stored are retrieved first. This strategy is typically used in block warehouses where goods are stacked and retrieval takes place from top to bottom.

Other retrieval strategies are based on specific criteria such as best-before date, batch or system load. These strategies allow a targeted selection of the units to be retrieved in order to efficiently manage stock levels and minimize losses.

In addition to these specific strategies, there are also simple methods that result from the storage bin layout. These include residual quantity preference, where partial storage units are prioritized to avoid breakage, and route optimization to optimize the approach to multiple storage locations and minimize processing times.

Selecting the optimal retrieval strategy depends on various factors, including warehouse layout, type of products stored, customer requirements and operational efficiency. By implementing appropriate strategies, warehouse operations can improve throughput rates, better manage inventory levels and increase customer satisfaction.