"Warehouse Location Numbering System"

1. Cloud-Based Warehouse Management Software Warehouse Location Numbering System

2. As the name tells you, this is a series of numbers that denote the various locations within a warehouse To find a product within a big warehouse, first thing to do is to identify the “Zone” where the product is being placed

3. Once the zone is identified, the next is to identify the right “Aisle” The next is to identify the right “rack” among many racks in one Aisle

4. Then, the position of the inventory Next is to identify the “level” in a rack Now, you have the right product ready in your hands

5. To enable an easy identification of inventories, keep your warehouses well designed with optimum racks and identification numbers Simplicity & No duplication are important The numbering should never make complications to the entire warehouse processing. Unique identification number is a must in order to avoid wrong picking. Even if a human feels it complicated, the system may feel it comfortable. Be simple when you number your warehouse locations. Many racks with similar numbers. I am just fed up, man..”

6. There are 2 types of Numbering mainly, as per the structure of your warehouse 1. Pallet Rack Numbering 2. Aisle Numbering

7. 1. Pallet Rack Numbering F1 R1 R2 R3 R4 This numbering is applicable if there is only one Aisle at the floor/at one location 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.2 F1 : 1st Floor 2.1 2.2 2.1 2.2 2.1 2.2 2.1 2.2 R1 – R4 : Racks 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.2 For example, if you need to select one inventory from this set of inventories, as given, the corresponding numbering must be, 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.1 4.2 4.1 5.2 5.2 5.1 5.1 5.2 5.1 5.2 5.1 R2 (3.2) F1 R2 (3.2) 6.2 6.2 6.1 6.1 6.2 6.1 6.2 6.1

8. 2. Aisle Numbering This numbering is applicable if there is more than one Aisle at the same floor/at one same location F1 : 1st Floor R1 – R4 : Racks A1 – A4 : Aisle A1 A2 A3 A4

9. F1 2. Aisle Numbering R1 R2 R3 R4 This numbering is applicable if there is more than one Aisle at the same floor/at one same location 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.2 F1 : 1st Floor 2.1 2.2 2.1 2.2 2.1 2.2 2.1 2.2 R1 – R4 : Racks A1 – A4 : Aisle 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.2 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.1 4.2 4.1 5.2 5.2 5.1 5.1 5.2 5.1 5.2 5.1 6.2 6.2 6.1 6.1 6.2 6.1 6.2 6.1 A2

10. F1 2. Aisle Numbering R1 R2 R3 R4 This numbering is applicable if there is more than one Aisle at the same floor/at one same location 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.2 2.1 2.2 2.1 2.2 2.1 2.2 2.1 2.2 F1 : 1st Floor R1 – R4 : Racks 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.2 A1 – A4 : Aisle For example, if you need to select one inventory from this set of inventories, as given, the corresponding numbering must be, 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.1 4.2 4.1 5.2 5.2 5.1 5.1 5.2 5.1 5.2 5.1 6.2 6.2 6.1 6.1 6.2 6.1 6.2 6.1 A2 (R2 : 1.2) F1 A2 Our software helps you to streamline your Warehouse Management Process!

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