Directed put away is a warehouse management function that uses warehouse execution and control software (WES–WCS) combined with automated equipment to assign the most optimal storage location for incoming inventory.
How directed put away works
Instead of warehouse associates manually choosing where to place products, the system directs the put away process based on real-time data, algorithms, and configurable rules. Warehouse managers can set parameters for product attributes such as type, size, weight, temperature, and SKU. This eliminates guesswork in storing or retrieving inventory, while simultaneously improving warehouse efficiency, accuracy, and overall workflow consistency.
What are the benefits of directed put away?
Investing in an automated directed put away process offers significant benefits for warehouses by streamlining operations, increasing accuracy, and reducing costs.
- Increased efficiency: faster, system-driven storage decisions
- Reduced travel time: optimized storage locations minimize distance traveled by associates
- Fewer human errors: reduced reliance on manual activity
- Optimized warehouse layout: dynamic slotting for maximum space utilization
- Increased throughput: handle more orders with same resources
- Lower labor costs: less manual decision-making and movement required
- Reduced operational costs: better space management and less re-handling of goods
- Enhanced inventory visibility: real-time tracking of inventory locations
- Better forecasting: more accurate data for demand planning
- Faster order fulfillment: streamlined picking and replenishment
- Improved safety: reduced aisle congestion and manual handling risks
Why does directed put away matters for warehouses and distribution centers?
In modern warehouses, speed, accuracy, and flexibility are non-negotiable. Directed put away optimizes inventory and integrates with order fulfillment, replenishment, and labor planning. By leveraging automation, warehouses can improve efficiency, reduce waste, and scale their business to meet customer demands.
How Numina Group enables directed put away in warehouses
Numina Group’s integrated warehouse automation solutions, such as directed put away systems, can be integrated into a warehouse execution software and paired with automated technology such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), voice picking solutions, barcode scanners, conveyors, or sortation equipment for leaner, more accurate processes. With Numina Group, warehouses can experience:
- Intelligent product placement
- Integration with automated equipment
- Real-time execution
Learn more:
Website: Integrated Warehouse Automation Solutions
Glossary: Optimize Warehouse Efficiency with Advanced Putaway