Inventory Basics Quick Reference Guide

1. Store like items per row. Front to back, all items the same. Stacking is ok!	2. Push items to the back of the shelf. Products should all touch the rear edge.	3. Keep labels forward facing. Try not to cut through the identifying labels.

Category	Placement & Row Rules	Labels	Special Handling
Bag-in-Box	One SKU per row, pushed to back. Pull from the front.	Shelf label required, placed below-center.	Visible spout = open box.
Box/Case	Store cases facing outward. Can be stored on shelves or stacked elsewhere.	Label must face forward.	Do not block front with individual items.
Shelved/ Individual	One item per row. Items upright, tidy, pushed to back.	Labels facing forward.	Use Product Labels with visually similar items.
Cups & Lids	Full cases upright; open cases on side with sleeves visible.	Shelf label required, place in the bottom-left corner.	All items pushed to back.
Prepped Pans	Like items per row; stacking allowed.	Use-by label visible and accurate.	Narrow side = front