Bin Racks
Define and manage physical storage positions within your warehouse locations.
Bin Racks represent individual storage positions within your warehouse — shelves, bins, hangers, and pallets where products are physically stored.
StorageOverview
The Bin Racks page shows a paginated list (100 per page) of all storage positions at a selected location. Each bin rack has a structured reference, type, capacity, and real-time utilisation data.
Bin reference format
Each bin rack has a structured reference that describes its physical position:
Format: {Zone}-{Aisle}-{Bay}-{Level}-{Position}
Example: A-A-01-01-L
| Component | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Zone | Area of the warehouse (single character) | A, B, C |
| Aisle | Aisle within the zone (1–2 characters) | A, A1, AB |
| Bay | Bay number (2-digit) | 01, 02, 15 |
| Level | Shelf level (single digit) | 1, 2, 3 |
| Position | Position on the shelf | L (Left), R (Right), M (Middle) |
Bin types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Shelf | Standard shelf storage |
| Bin | Container or tote bin |
| Hanger | Hanging storage (garments, textiles) |
| Pallet | Pallet storage position |
Viewing and filtering
Required: Select a location
You must select a warehouse location to view its bin racks.
Reference component filters
Filter by specific parts of the bin reference:
- Zone — Show bins in a specific zone
- Aisle — Filter by aisle
- Bay — Filter by bay number
- Level — Filter by shelf level
- Position — Filter by position
Other filters
- Type — Show only a specific bin type (Shelf, Bin, Hanger, Pallet)
- Utilisation — Find bins above or below a capacity threshold (e.g., over 80% full or under 20% full)
- Search — Full-text search by reference
The page shows a count of matching bins vs. total (e.g., "150 of 500 match current filters").
Bulk creation
Click New Bin Racks to open the bulk creation dialog. This lets you generate multiple bin racks at once by specifying ranges for zone, aisle, bay, level, and position — essential when setting up a new warehouse section.
Setting up a new zone
When adding a new warehouse zone, use bulk creation to generate all bin positions at once. For example, create all bins in Zone B, Aisles A–D, Bays 01–10, Levels 1–5, Positions L and R in a single operation.
Bin rack details
Each bin rack shows:
- Reference — The full structured reference
- Type — Shelf, Bin, Hanger, or Pallet
- Capacity — Maximum units the position can hold
- Current contents — SKU and quantity currently stored
- Utilisation — Percentage capacity used (colour-coded bar)
- Last updated — When the bin was last modified
Warehouse Map
Click the Warehouse Map button to open a visual, spatial representation of your bin rack layout. The map provides an interactive view of your warehouse for navigation and planning.