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Basics of storage bins

Understand the basics of storage bins to organize inventory and streamline stock management in your warehouse.

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Written by Michael De Giovanni
Updated over a week ago

Organize inventory more efficiently by assigning storage bins in Katana. Storage bins are part of the Warehouse Management add-on, automatically included in Professional and Professional Plus plans.


What are storage bins?

Storage bins are designated areas inside a warehouse that help you organize, store, and find products quickly. Depending on your setup, a storage bin could represent a:

  • Shelf

  • Zone

  • Pallet space

  • Any other defined storage area

By assigning bins, workers always know exactly where to place, pick, and locate items — making inventory management faster and more accurate.


Key rules and limitations


Setting up storage bins

You can add and manage bins in multiple ways:


Where storage bins appear

Once configured, bins are shown in key documents and workflows, including:


Why use storage bins?

  • Speed up warehouse operations – Workers know exactly where to put and find items.

  • Improve accuracy – Reduce picking and stocktake errors.

  • Streamline workflows – Consistent storage info appears across purchase, sales, and manufacturing processes.


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