Glossary
Storage location
A uniquely labelled place in the warehouse, such as a rack, bin or floor position. When every item has a place, it is found rather than searched for — the basis of fast picking and stocktaking.
Related terms
FEFO
First Expired, First Out: the goods with the earliest expiry date leave the warehouse first, regardless of whe...
Stocktake
The physical count of all stock on a given date. For food, not only the quantity counts but also batch and she...
Order picking
Gathering goods from the warehouse according to a customer order. In food wholesale it decides delivery accura...
What does this look like in your warehouse?
In a trial with your own articles you see how these terms feel in your warehouse's daily work — and what changes.