Bin location
Also called bin
Reviewed by Dasha ShakovVP Marketing, Proton
Updated
What is bin location?
A bin location is the exact spot in a warehouse where an item is stored, written as a code for aisle, rack, shelf and position, such as 12-C-03. Pickers use bin locations to find items fast, and the ERP or WMS uses them to plan picking routes.
Bin location example
Bin 07-B-2 means aisle 7, rack B, shelf 2, which is enough for a picker on her first day to find the hose fittings unaided.
Related terms
- Pick ticketA pick ticket is the warehouse’s instruction to pull the items for an order, listing each item, its quantity and its bin location.
- Receiving and putawayReceiving and putaway are the warehouse steps that bring a supplier’s delivery into stock and make it available to sell.
- Pick, pack and shipPick, pack and ship are the three warehouse steps that turn a sales order into a delivery, from pulling items off the shelf to handing them to a carrier.
- Warehouse management system (WMS)A warehouse management system (WMS) is software that directs and tracks the work inside a warehouse, from receiving and putaway to picking and shipping.
- Cycle countA cycle count is a count of a small set of inventory items, done on a rolling schedule through the year to keep the ERP’s stock numbers accurate.
