Bin Terminology

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The following diagrams explain the concept of row, bay, level and bin, as used in Jim2.

 

Row

warehouse plan

 

Rows are the major identifiable storage areas, and can be pallet racking, open floor space or traditional shelving. The main criteria is that it is a defined area that is clearly identifiable to staff.

 

Info

The numbering sequence for bay, level and bin always runs left to right when facing the row (see red arrows in above image) and bottom to top. In the floor plan above, Bin 1 would be on the right hand end of Rows B, D, G and I.

 

Bay, Level and Bin – Pallet Racking

pallet racking

 

Vertical bays are the next division in warehousing, followed by horizontal levels (shelves) and, finally, bins – the space within a bay/level combination.

 

Bay, Level, and Bin – Shelving and Drawers

shelving

 

Shelving, counters, cupboards and so on all follow the same concept, only on a smaller scale.

 

Further information

Warehouse Management

Allocate Stock to Bins

Bin Terminology

Zones

Stock Bins

Global Variables for Warehousing

Warehouse Security