Storage Bin
The Storage Bin object represents the smallest physical or logical storage location within a warehouse. It helps businesses organize inventory by providing a granular storage structure within a warehouse. Storage bins ensure that inventory is stored efficiently, tracked precisely, and retrieved quickly when needed.
Each storage bin contains dimensional, capacity, and utilization data, allowing operations teams to maximize storage efficiency and plan replenishment accurately.
Use of Storage Bin in Cloudy Business Ops 360
The Storage Bin object is essential for:
- Organizing Inventory: Breaking down warehouse capacity into manageable sub-locations for better inventory control.
- Tracking Utilization: Monitoring available vs. occupied volume and weight per bin.
- Improving Picking Efficiency: Supporting warehouse operations by making it easy to locate and pick items.
- Capacity Planning: Preventing overloading by calculating remaining space in real time.
- Integration with Inventory & Allocation: Linking bins to Inventory and Inventory Allocation records for a full view of stock placement.
Checkbox Functionality
| Field | Purpose |
| Active? | Indicates whether the storage bin is currently active and available for use. If unchecked, the bin is considered inactive and cannot be used for storing or allocating inventory. |
Example Business Scenario
- Scenario:
Cloudy Business Ops 360 manages a warehouse with 500 storage bins. - Storage Bin Setup:
- Bin Code: BIN-001
- Active? = Checked (Available for use)
- Capacity: 100 units
- Occupied Volume: 60 units
- Volume Utilization Rate: 60%
- Bin Code: BIN-001
- Outcome:
Warehouse operators can quickly see that BIN-001 still has 40% available space. If the bin were marked Inactive, it would be excluded from inventory allocation, preventing stock from being mistakenly assigned to an unavailable location.