Bins
Comprehensive management of storage bins including status monitoring, maintenance, and optimisation.
Overview
Section titled “Overview”The Bins interface provides complete visibility and control over all storage bins in the Autostore system, enabling efficient space utilisation and operational excellence.
Bin Management
Section titled “Bin Management”Bin Information
Section titled “Bin Information”- Physical Properties: Dimensions, capacity, weight limits
- Location Data: Grid position, accessibility, zone assignment
- Status Information: Availability, condition, last inspection
- Content Details: Current inventory, utilisation rate
- Operational History: Usage patterns, maintenance records
Status Categories
Section titled “Status Categories”- Available: Ready for use
- Occupied: Contains inventory
- Reserved: Allocated for specific operations
- Maintenance: Under repair or inspection
- Quarantine: Isolated due to issues
- Decommissioned: Removed from service
Key Features
Section titled “Key Features”Real-time Monitoring
Section titled “Real-time Monitoring”- Live bin status updates
- Occupancy tracking
- Movement history
- Performance metrics
- Exception alerts
Capacity Management
Section titled “Capacity Management”- Utilization optimisation
- Space allocation
- Overflow handling
- Density management
- Efficiency tracking
Operational Functions
Section titled “Operational Functions”Bin Operations
Section titled “Bin Operations”- Content Management: Add, remove, relocate inventory
- Status Updates: Change operational status
- Maintenance Scheduling: Plan and track maintenance
- Quality Inspections: Schedule and record inspections
- Performance Analysis: Review utilisation patterns
Automation Features
Section titled “Automation Features”- Automatic status updates
- Smart allocation algorithms
- Predictive maintenance
- Exception handling
- Workflow integration
Performance Analytics
Section titled “Performance Analytics”Utilization Metrics
Section titled “Utilization Metrics”- Occupancy Rates: Percentage of bins in use
- Turnover Frequency: How often bins are accessed
- Efficiency Ratios: Space utilisation optimisation
- Cycle Times: Average storage duration
- Throughput Analysis: Processing volume trends
Quality Indicators
Section titled “Quality Indicators”- Condition Scores: Physical bin condition
- Error Rates: Operational issues frequency
- Maintenance Needs: Repair and service requirements
- Compliance Status: Regulatory adherence
- Safety Metrics: Incident tracking
Maintenance Management
Section titled “Maintenance Management”Preventive Maintenance
Section titled “Preventive Maintenance”- Scheduled inspections
- Routine cleaning
- Component replacement
- Performance testing
- Documentation updates
Corrective Actions
Section titled “Corrective Actions”- Issue identification
- Root cause analysis
- Repair procedures
- Quality verification
- Return to service
Integration Points
Section titled “Integration Points”System Integration
Section titled “System Integration”- Inventory management systems
- Maintenance management
- Quality control
- Analytics platforms
- Reporting tools
Workflow Integration
Section titled “Workflow Integration”- Pick operations
- Putaway processes
- Inspection workflows
- Maintenance scheduling
- Exception handling
- Navigate to WMS Admin > Inventory > Bins
- Search or filter bins by criteria
- View bin details and status
- Perform operational actions
- Schedule maintenance activities
- Monitor performance metrics
Best Practices
Section titled “Best Practices”- Regular status monitoring
- Proactive maintenance scheduling
- Efficient space utilisation
- Performance optimisation
- Quality compliance
- Documentation maintenance