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Last In, First Out

What is LIFO?

LIFO is an asset-management and valuation method in which the assets produced or acquired last are the first to be used, disposed of, or sold.

LIFO stands for Last In, First Out. LIFO is an asset-management and valuation method in which the assets produced or acquired last are the first to be used, disposed of, or sold.

The term matters when teams need a shared definition across planning, finance reviews, sales reporting, and weekly execution conversations. Without a common definition, the same metric can drift in meaning across functions.

Inside OKRindo, LIFO is most useful when it is tied to a decision. Use it to review progress, surface risk early, and choose the next action with clearer context.
Quick definition
LIFO is an asset-management and valuation method in which the assets produced or acquired last are the first to be used, disposed of, or sold.
How teams use it
Add LIFO to the weekly review rhythm so everyone interprets the term the same way before changing targets, forecasts, or priorities.

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