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InventoryUpdated 4/6/2026·437 views

Bin Location Naming

Quick answer

Bin locations follow AISLE-BAY-LEVEL-POSITION, e.g. A-12-3-2.

Full procedure

  1. 1Review the Bin Location Naming standard on the department portal.
  2. 2Confirm you have the required PPE, tools, or system access for this task.
  3. 3Follow the documented sequence — do not skip steps.
  4. 4Record the completion in the appropriate log or system of record.
  5. 5Escalate any exceptions to your shift lead or on-call owner.

Common mistakes & exceptions

  • Skipping the WMS/system logging step — every action must have a system record.
  • Not photographing exceptions before escalating.
  • Assuming verbal approval is enough — always capture the ticket or form ID.

Escalation path & subject matter expert

Escalate to
Inventory Shift Lead
Ext. 4113 · Slack #inventory
Subject matter expert
Priya R. — Inventory

Frequently asked questions

Required forms

  • Bin Location Naming Log
    INV-101

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Revision history

  1. 2026-04-06
    Reviewed and republished.
  2. 2025-08-15
    Initial publication.
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