When a pallet arrives at the receiving dock, the storage location assignment process kicks in before the forklift moves: the warehouse management system (WMS) calculates the optimal slot based on configurable criteria such as turnover velocity (ABC classification), dimensions, weight, temperature zone, or hazard class.
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