# Put-away strategy

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Unlike simple stock placement, a put-away strategy is the rule-based framework that determines exactly which storage location each incoming SKU is assigned to—and on what logic.

Unlike simple stock placement, a put-away strategy is the rule-based framework that determines exactly which storage location each incoming SKU is assigned to—and on what logic. The three core approaches are fixed-location (dedicated slots per item), floating-location (any available slot), and hybrid models that combine both, keeping fast-movers close to the dispatch zone. The choice directly shapes picking efficiency, space utilization, and labor costs. In modern warehouses, a WMS automates put-away decisions using turnover data, item dimensions, and hazardous-goods constraints. This is distinct from the broader storage strategy, which governs network and facility-level planning.

**Source:** [https://www.logistiklexikon.de/definition/einlagerstrategie](https://www.logistiklexikon.de/definition/einlagerstrategie)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Put-away strategy |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 94 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://www.logistiklexikon.de/definition/einlagerstrategie |

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