Inventory Management
Bin Management
Know exactly where every unit lives. Bin-level tracking turns "we have 500 somewhere" into "bin A-3-2 has 47 units, bin B-1-4 has 53 units."
See How It WorksFulfil houses our inventory, we have physical rack locations where we house and store all of our product. Fulfil gives us the ability to see where each one is at and gives us everything from when it was first produced to the last count.
The Problem with "Somewhere in the Warehouse"
Hunting for Product
System says you have 50 units. Picker walks the warehouse trying to find them. Minutes turn into hours across hundreds of picks per day.
Count Nightmares
Full warehouse counts take days. You have to check every shelf, every corner, every pallet location to reconcile inventory.
Empty Pick Locations
Primary pick bins run empty while reserve stock sits untouched. No automatic replenishment means stockouts in the pick zone.
How Bin Management Works in Fulfil
Every inventory unit is assigned to a specific bin. Locations are barcoded for fast scanning. The system tracks exactly what's where.
Bin Structure
Hierarchical Locations
Organize bins by zone, aisle, rack, shelf, and position. Example: PICK-A-03-02 = Pick zone, Aisle A, Rack 3, Shelf 2.
Bin Types
Different bin types for different purposes:
- Pick bins: Primary locations for order picking
- Reserve bins: Bulk storage for replenishment
- Receiving bins: Staging for inbound shipments
- Quarantine bins: Damaged or returned goods
Bin Inventory View
Key Capabilities
Location Barcodes
Every bin has a scannable barcode. Pickers scan the bin to confirm they're in the right place.
Auto Replenishment
When pick bins run low, system triggers replenishment from reserve stock. No manual monitoring needed.
Pick Path Optimization
Orders are sequenced to minimize travel time. Pickers move through the warehouse efficiently.
Bin Transfers
Move inventory between bins with full tracking. Every movement is recorded for audit.
Daily Workflow
Receiving & Putaway
Shipment arrives at receiving dock. Scan items and put them in designated bins. System suggests optimal bin based on product type and available space.
Order Picking
Orders release to the floor. Pick list shows exact bin locations: "Go to PICK-A-03-02, pick 2 units of SKU-12345." Picker scans bin barcode to confirm.
Replenishment
Pick bin drops below minimum threshold. System creates replenishment task: "Move 100 units from RESV-B-01-01 to PICK-A-03-02." Replenisher completes move.
Cycle Counting
Daily cycle count targets specific bins (not entire warehouse). Counter scans bin, counts contents, records any variance. Takes minutes instead of days.
Common Questions
How do I set up bin locations?
Can one SKU be in multiple bins?
What hardware do I need?
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