What should you do with items after receiving a shipment before storage?

• A. Keep it in the cart and wait for a supervisor.
• B. Label and date, then store using FIFO.
• C. Store immediately without labeling.
• D. Return if anything is damaged, otherwise store.

Answer: (B)

Labeling and dating items as soon as a shipment arrives is essential because it creates a clear record of what you have and when it should be used. This information lets you rotate stock properly, ensuring the oldest items are used first and reducing waste or spoilage. FIFO (first in, first out) is the practical method that puts the earliest received products in front so they’re used before newer stock, maintaining quality and traceability. Storing without labeling or waiting for supervision delays the process and increases the risk of using expired or misidentified items. Damaged items should be addressed according to the damage protocol, but that doesn’t excuse skipping labeling and proper rotation for the rest of the shipment. So the best approach is to label and date, then store using FIFO.