Bins |
The Bins screen enables you to define bin location IDs at a parts location.
Tip: To designate a bin as primary, use the Basic Info tab on the Data -> Parts Items -> Location Information screen.
The screen has one tab, Basic Info. The field in the top section of the tab enables you to create an bin ID and associate it with a location.
Bin ID
Identifier of the bin currently selected in the grid or that you are defining. Maximum field length is 20 characters. This field has a list box. If the bin already exists, its description displays to the right of the field. This field is required.
Location ID
Identifier of the location associated with the bin. This field has a list box. The location description displays to the right of the field. This field is required.
Data in the fields in the bottom section of this tab enable you to describe the bin and specify whether it is active.
Description
Free-form text field in which you can type the name of the attribute. Maximum field length is 30 characters.
Active
If this field has a check, the bin is active.
Bin type
List box that identifies the type of Bin.
STOCK AREA - (Default) Bins that are the permanent inventory location for the part.
STAGING AREA - Bins that are temporary holding locations for parts, such as a receiving area.