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storage location assignment

When a shipment arrives at the warehouse dock, the storage location assignment system instantly determines where each pallet or tote will be placed.

Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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When a shipment arrives at the warehouse dock, the storage location assignment system instantly determines where each pallet or tote will be placed. The warehouse management system (WMS) allocates slots based on configurable criteria: turnover velocity (fast movers near pick stations, slow movers in deep storage), physical dimensions, weight, temperature zone, or hazard class. The result is reduced travel time for pickers, fewer mis-picks, and better cube utilization across the facility. Dynamic or chaotic storage systems rely entirely on automated location assignment, as opposed to fixed-location layouts where each SKU always occupies the same slot.

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