Automated storage allocation tasks

Purpose

1.1. Automate allocation of storage space in warehouses for incoming aluminum frame inventory.
1.2. Optimize space utilization based on product dimensions, real-time stock, and forecasted inventory flow.
1.3. Reduce manual intervention and human error during allocation, ensuring compliance with storage guidelines (weight, size, hazardous materials).
1.4. Sync storage updates with ERP, purchasing, and shipping systems for seamless inventory visibility throughout supply chain.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. New invoice or shipping order received (purchase, sale, or transfer).
2.2. Goods receipt posted in ERP or warehouse management system.
2.3. Threshold reached for existing storage capacity (low/high stock warnings).
2.4. Manual override/adjustment by warehouse manager.
2.5. Scheduled inventory reconciliation or audit.
2.6. Product recall or batch expiration nearing.

Platform Variants

3.1. SAP S/4HANA
• Function: Warehouse Management (WM) API — Auto-post storage bin assignments using POST /api/storage/bin-allocate

3.2. Oracle NetSuite
• Function: Inventory Management SuiteScript — Configure scheduled SuiteScript for bin allocation updates.

3.3. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Function: Warehouse Management REST API — Trigger "allocateBinToItem" on inventory receipt.

3.4. IBM Sterling WMS
• Function: Assign Location HTTP API — POST /locations/assign with item and warehouse IDs.

3.5. Manhattan Associates WMS
• Function: Receiving Allocation Service — Configure "auto-location rule" in system workflow.

3.6. Epicor Eagle
• Function: Inventory Bin Assignment Utility — Run allocate-bin script upon goods receipt.

3.7. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
• Function: Inventory Management APIs — POST /v1/inventory/allocate-space.

3.8. Infor SCM
• Function: ProcessFlow Bin Allocation task — Automate via allocation workflow designer.

3.9. Fishbowl Inventory
• Function: Custom Field Automation — Configure bin location auto-update via webhook.

3.10. SAP Business One
• Function: Bin Locations Service Layer API — Configure POST to /BinLocations/Assignments.

3.11. Odoo
• Function: Inventory App Automated Rules — Use "Putaway" strategy with API for storage assignment.

3.12. Zoho Inventory
• Function: API — Use "Add Bin Location" endpoint after goods-in transaction.

3.13. QuickBooks Commerce
• Function: Webhooks and Bin Management API — Configure to assign and notify on bin update.

3.14. Salesforce (Manufacturing Cloud)
• Function: Inventory Storage Location object — Trigger Apex workflow on stock receipt.

3.15. Netstock
• Function: Optimal Storage Allocation Recommendation — Integrate via Netstock API.

3.16. Cin7 Core (DEAR Systems)
• Function: Allocate Storage Bin API — Use POST /stock/bin-allocation.

3.17. ShipBob WMS
• Function: Automated Inventory Placement Rules — Configure account rules via ShipBob API.

3.18. TradeGecko
• Function: Inventory Location Update API — Call on item receipt.

3.19. Unleashed Software
• Function: Bin Location Assignment Webhook — Trigger PUT on receipt.

3.20. SkuVault
• Function: SmartAssign API — POST /api/bin/assign for real-time allocation.

Benefits

4.1. Maximizes storage capacity and warehouse efficiency.
4.2. Minimizes risk of stockouts or overstocking errors.
4.3. Speeds up inbound/outbound operations with precise, pre-defined locations.
4.4. Reduces labor cost and manual data entry for allocation.
4.5. Improves traceability and regulatory compliance for inventory.