Building Your Location Structure
Locations represent specific storage spots within a warehouse — from zones down to individual bins.
Location Hierarchy
Locations can be nested to reflect your physical layout:
Warehouse
└── Zone (e.g., "Zone A - Receiving")
└── Aisle (e.g., "Aisle 1")
└── Shelf (e.g., "Shelf A")
└── Bin (e.g., "Bin 01")
Creating Locations
- Go to Warehouse → Locations
- Click + New Location
- Select the Warehouse
- Optionally select a Parent Location (to nest under)
- Fill in:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Code | Short unique code (e.g., "A1-S3-B02") |
| Name | Descriptive name |
| Type | Area, Aisle, Shelf, Bin, Pallet Position |
| Zone | Receiving, Storage, Picking, Shipping |
| Pickable | Can items be picked from here? |
| Receivable | Can items be received here? |
Location Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Area | Large section (receiving dock, staging area) |
| Aisle | Row of shelving |
| Shelf | Individual shelf unit |
| Bin | Specific compartment on a shelf |
Tree View
Use the Tree View button to see your entire location hierarchy visually. This helps verify that your structure matches your physical warehouse layout.
Tip: Use a consistent naming convention for location codes. A pattern like
ZONE-AISLE-SHELF-BIN(e.g., "A-01-C-04") makes it easy for pickers to navigate.