View Bin Details
See what products are in each bin, quantities, locations, and other important information. Know your inventory at a glance.
Bins Management Overview
The Bins Management feature (also called Inventory Control) lets you manage warehouse bins and their contents. You can view bin details, recount products, move items between bins, rename bins, and perform other bin operations.
What is Bins Management?
Section titled “What is Bins Management?”Bins Management is a feature that helps you manage warehouse storage locations (bins) and their contents. You can view what’s in each bin, update quantities, move products, and perform various bin operations.
Main purpose:
- View bin contents and details
- Recount products in bins
- Move products between bins
- Rename bins
- Create new bins
- Update bin quantities and settings
- Manage bin categories and locations
Why Use Bins Management?
Section titled “Why Use Bins Management?”Update Quantities
Recount products when quantities don’t match records. Keep your inventory accurate with easy recounting.
Move Products
Move products between bins when needed. Reorganize inventory quickly and efficiently.
Manage Bin Settings
Rename bins, change categories, update locations, and manage bin information. Keep your warehouse organized.
How to Access Bins Management
Section titled “How to Access Bins Management”-
Open the Main Menu
From the login screen, sign in with your credentials. You’ll see the main menu with all available features.
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Select Inventory Control
Tap the Inventory Control icon in the main menu. The app checks your user permissions and opens the Bins Management screen.
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Search for a Bin
Enter or scan a Bin, Product ID, UPC, SKU, or Location to view bin details and available operations.
Bins Management Screen Overview
Section titled “Bins Management Screen Overview”The Bins Management screen (BinesActivity.java) shows:
Main elements:
- Search field: Enter or scan Bin, Product ID, UPC, SKU, or Location
- Send button: Process your search after entering bin information
- Bin details view: Shows product information and available operations
- Camera icon: Tap to use the device camera for barcode scanning
Information shown for each bin:
- Bin name
- Product details (SKU, description, UPC, Product ID)
- Quantity in bin
- Quantity processing (if any)
- Company/Account name
- Location
- Category
- Bin Tag
- LPN (License Plate Number) if applicable
- Lot and expiration date
- UOM (Unit of Measure)
- Product images (if available)
Available Operations
Section titled “Available Operations”When you view a bin, you can perform these operations:
View Bin Details
Section titled “View Bin Details”What it shows:
- All products in the bin
- Current quantities
- Product information
- Location and category
- Processing status
How to use:
- Enter or scan a bin to see its details
- View all products and their quantities
- See bin location and category information
Recount Products
Section titled “Recount Products”What it does:
- Updates product quantities in a bin
- Records recount reason and type (if required)
- Updates inventory records
When to use:
- When quantities don’t match records
- After physical inventory checks
- When correcting inventory errors
Requirements:
- User must have recount permissions
- Product must not be serialized (serials not supported)
Move Products
Section titled “Move Products”What it does:
- Moves products from one bin to another
- Updates both source and destination bins
- Handles quantity changes during moves
How to use:
- View the source bin
- Enter destination bin or LPN
- Enter quantity to move
- Confirm the move
Note: The app verifies bins are available and locations are valid before moving.
Rename Bin
Section titled “Rename Bin”What it does:
- Changes a bin’s name
- Updates bin records in the system
- May require category confirmation
When to use:
- When correcting bin names
- When reorganizing bin naming
- When updating bin information
Create Bin
Section titled “Create Bin”What it does:
- Creates a new bin in the system
- Sets up bin for products
- May require volume information
How to use:
- Enter new bin name
- Provide required information
- Complete bin creation process
Refill Quantity
Section titled “Refill Quantity”What it does:
- Updates minimum and maximum quantities for a bin
- Sets refill thresholds
- Helps manage bin capacity
When to use:
- Setting up new bins
- Adjusting refill levels
- Managing bin capacity
Edit Bin Category
Section titled “Edit Bin Category”What it does:
- Changes a bin’s category
- Updates bin classification
- May require confirmation
When to use:
- Reorganizing bin categories
- Correcting category assignments
- Updating bin classifications
Edit Lot and Expiration
Section titled “Edit Lot and Expiration”What it does:
- Updates lot numbers and expiration dates
- Changes product lot information
- Updates inventory records
When to use:
- Correcting lot information
- Updating expiration dates
- Managing product lots
Print Bin
Section titled “Print Bin”What it does:
- Prepares bin information for printing
- Generates bin labels or reports
- Marks bin as ready to print
When to use:
- Creating bin labels
- Printing bin information
- Generating reports
Break UOM
Section titled “Break UOM”What it does:
- Divides units of measure
- Converts between UOMs
- Updates quantities accordingly
When to use:
- Converting product units
- Breaking down larger units
- Managing unit conversions
Basic Workflow
Section titled “Basic Workflow”The bins management process follows these steps:
- Search for bin: Enter or scan Bin, Product ID, UPC, SKU, or Location
- View bin details: See all products and information in the bin
- Choose operation: Select the operation you want to perform
- Complete operation: Follow on-screen instructions
- Confirm changes: Verify and confirm your changes
- View results: See updated bin information
Key Features
Section titled “Key Features”Multiple Search Options
Section titled “Multiple Search Options”Search for bins using:
- Bin name: Direct bin lookup
- Product ID: Find bins containing a product
- UPC: Search by product UPC
- SKU: Find bins by SKU
- Location: View bins at a location
Bin Details View
Section titled “Bin Details View”When viewing a bin, you see:
- Product list with quantities
- Location and category
- Processing status
- Available operations
- Product images (if available)
Processing Status
Section titled “Processing Status”The app shows if bins are in processing:
- Quantity processing: Shows if bin has pending operations
- Busy bins: Lists bins currently in use
- Confirmation required: Some operations need confirmation
Location Support
Section titled “Location Support”Work with locations:
- View bins by location
- Move bins to new locations
- Verify location compatibility
- Handle location changes
LPN Operations
Section titled “LPN Operations”Manage LPNs (License Plate Numbers):
- View LPNs in bins
- Move products using LPNs
- Handle LPN changes
- Verify LPN locations
What Happens After Operations
Section titled “What Happens After Operations”When you complete an operation:
- The app processes your request
- Bin information updates in the system
- Inventory records are updated
- You see confirmation messages
- Bin details refresh with new information
💡 Best Practices
Section titled “💡 Best Practices”Verify Before Changing
Always check bin details before making changes. Make sure you’re working with the correct bin and product.
Check Processing Status
Check if bins are in processing before operations. Wait for pending operations to complete.
Use Scanning
Scan bins and products for faster work. Scanning is more accurate than typing codes manually.
Confirm Locations
Verify locations when moving bins. Make sure destination locations are correct and compatible.
Complete Recounts Properly
Provide reason and type when recounting (if required). This helps track why quantities changed.
Handle Serialized Products
Note that serialized products are not supported for recount operations. Use other methods for serialized items.
Related Features
Section titled “Related Features”Next Steps:
- Bins Operations - Detailed guide for bin operations like move, rename, and recount
- Cycle Count Overview - Learn about counting bins with zero or low quantities
- Replenishment Overview - Understand how bins are used in replenishment
- Bluetooth Scanner Setup - Set up your Bluetooth scanner for faster work
Technical Details
Section titled “Technical Details”Activity: BinesActivity.java
Layout: bin.xml
Toolbar: Standard toolbar with navigation
The Bins Management feature connects to the Shipedge server to:
- Load bin details and product information
- Process recount operations
- Handle move operations between bins
- Update bin names and categories
- Create new bins
- Manage bin settings and quantities
- Sync bin changes in real time
Note: Bins Management requires an active internet connection to load bin details and sync changes. Some operations may be queued for sync if the connection is temporarily unavailable. Serialized products are not supported for recount operations in this activity.