LOGISTICS & WAREHOUSING
The Logistics & Warehousing section of FactoryUniC offers a set of sharp, practical resources in PDF and PPT formats designed to make your warehouse truly work—and not just store goods. Each resource is built for real-world use: actionable, grounded in operational expertise, and ready to help you run logistics with precision and speed.
Warehouse
Location Coding System
WAREHOUSE | How Are Warehouse Shelves Coded? (And Why This Tiny Detail Makes a Huge Difference)
When you walk into a well-organized warehouse, everything seems to flow naturally: every product is where it should be, it's easy to find, and no one wastes time searching for boxes. The secret? Good location coding.
Although it may sound technical, properly coding warehouse shelves is like giving every product its own GPS. In this document, we explain what it is, how it’s done, and why it’s essential for any business — from a small workshop to a large logistics operation.
What is location coding?
It means assigning a unique and logical code to every physical location where a box, pallet, tray, or any product unit can be stored inside the warehouse. This code works like a postal address within the warehouse: it tells you which zone it's in, which aisle, which rack, and which level.
So instead of saying, “the hinges are over there, in the back left corner,” we can say: “The hinges are located at A-02-05-07”. And anyone can find them — even on their first day.
What makes a good location code?
Uniqueness: every storage spot has one code. No duplicates.
Scalability: the system can grow without remake the code system. Use two digits for short numbers (01…09). Leave room to grow (e.g., 01, 02 instead of 1, 2).
Readability: easy to write, read, and say. Avoid confusing letters (I,O,S,Z,Ñ…). Print large, visible labels on every rack.
Simplicity: keep it short and clear.
System-ready: Make sure the system you use (ERP or warehouse software) can record and manage all locations.
Other: Compatible with barcode or QR scanning.
How is a code built?
A good location code follows a top-down logic, from the general to the specific.
For example: A-05-03-02. Breakdown:
Code Meaning Example
A Warehouse (A, B, C…) A = Warehouse A
05 Shelf/Rack number 05 = Rack 5
03 Horizontal position (column). 03 = Spot 3
02 Vertical level (from floor) 02 = Level 2
This system ensures that every physical space has a unique, clear, and easy-to-follow code.
Why is it so important?
Good coding improves warehouse performance in three key areas:
Speed. Operators find products faster. Every second saved in a search multiplies into thousands over the course of a month.
Accuracy. Fewer picking errors. If each product has its “official address,” it’s much harder to grab the wrong box.
Scalability. The system grows with your warehouse. Opening a new zone? Installing more racks? You just follow the same logic.
What happens if you don’t code properly?
Products get lost inside the warehouse and inventories don’t match.
New employees take weeks to find their way around.
Shipping errors increase.
Chaos spreads as the operation grows.
Good coding costs little but saves a lot.
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Warehouse department
Key Tasks to Ensure Success
WANT A WAREHOUSE THAT ACTUALLY WORKS? THEN DO THIS
Efficient warehousing is the cornerstone of a robust logistics operation. A well-managed warehouse doesn't just store goods—it ensures that materials flow smoothly across the supply chain, enabling companies to meet customer demands with precision and speed. Below, we break down the key functions that every successful warehouse must perform.
1.- Material Handling: Fast, Accurate, and Aligned with Production.
Material handling involves the movement of goods throughout the warehouse—from receiving to storage, picking, and shipping. Success in this area depends on minimizing delays and errors while maximizing throughput.
Receive Incoming Materials. When raw materials or components arrive at your facility, they must be unloaded promptly, inspected thoroughly, verified again...
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Warehouse department
Essential KPIs for effective warehouse management
WAREHOUSE | TWO KPIs THAT TRULY MATTER IN WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT
Every logistics professional knows that space, time, and capital are limited resources in any warehouse. That’s why using the right KPIs isn’t just about tracking performance — it’s about gaining control over your operations.
Let me share two fundamental indicators I always keep on my radar to know if our storage management is really improving.
1️. Inventory Turnover – How Fast Is Your Inventory Moving?
This is one of the clearest indicators of efficiency. Inventory Turnover tells us how many times we’ve sold and replaced our inventory in a specific period.
It’s calculated by dividing the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) by the Average Inventory...
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