WAREHOUSE PUTAWAY

Intelligent Putaway Solutions That Maximize Storage Efficiency and Speed

Transform your warehouse putaway process with directed strategies that minimize handling time, eliminate placement errors, and optimize every square foot of storage space.

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The Challenge

Manual Putaway Costs You Time and Space

Warehouse teams without directed putaway waste valuable minutes deciding where to store incoming inventory. Workers rely on tribal knowledge or guesswork, leading to inconsistent placement decisions that compound throughout daily operations.

Poor putaway decisions create downstream chaos. Misplaced inventory means longer pick times, wasted storage capacity, and frustrated customers waiting for orders that should have shipped hours ago.

Consider a warehouse receiving 500 SKUs daily. Without systematic putaway guidance, workers might store fast-moving items in distant locations while premium space sits empty—multiplying labor costs with every pick cycle.

The Solution

Directed Putaway That Works Smarter, Not Harder

Logimax WMS analyzes product characteristics, storage constraints, and demand patterns to direct every putaway decision. Workers receive precise location assignments on their mobile devices, eliminating guesswork entirely.

Intelligent putaway means faster dock-to-stock times and maximum space utilization. Your team stores inventory in optimal locations the first time, every time—reducing touches and accelerating downstream operations.

Warehouses using directed putaway typically see 25-40% improvements in storage density and significant reductions in putaway labor hours. That translates directly to lower operating costs and faster order fulfillment.

Complete Putaway Capabilities

Every feature designed to accelerate your dock-to-stock process and maximize warehouse storage efficiency.

Directed Putaway

Eliminate placement guesswork with intelligent location assignments. The system analyzes product attributes, velocity, and storage rules to direct workers to optimal locations—reducing handling time and maximizing space utilization across your facility.

Dock to Stock Reporting

Track putaway performance from the moment goods arrive. Monitor dock-to-stock cycle times, identify bottlenecks, and measure team productivity with detailed reporting that drives continuous improvement in your receiving operations.

Serial Number and Lot Control

Maintain complete traceability during putaway for regulated industries. Capture serial numbers and lot codes at receiving, ensuring proper FIFO/FEFO rotation and supporting compliance requirements for pharmaceuticals, food, and electronics.

Multi-Zone Storage Optimization

Automatically route inventory to appropriate storage zones based on product requirements. Whether temperature-controlled, hazmat, or high-security areas, the system ensures compliant placement while optimizing space within each zone.

License Plate Tracking

Track pallets, cases, and containers as single units throughout putaway. License plate tracking simplifies handling, accelerates storage, and provides instant visibility into inventory location without scanning individual items.

Automated Location Assignment

Let the system determine optimal storage locations based on configurable rules. Automated assignment considers cube utilization, pick path optimization, and product affinity to place inventory where it drives maximum operational efficiency.

Receiving Integration

Create seamless handoffs between receiving and putaway operations. Tight integration ensures accurate inventory data flows immediately into putaway tasks, eliminating delays and maintaining data integrity from dock to stock.

Real-Time Capacity Management

Monitor storage availability across your warehouse in real time. Capacity management prevents overallocation, identifies available locations instantly, and helps planners make informed decisions about incoming inventory placement.

Putaway Performance Analytics

Measure what matters with comprehensive putaway analytics. Track individual and team productivity, identify training opportunities, and benchmark performance over time to continuously improve your dock-to-stock operations.

Why Choose Logimax WMS

Faster Dock-to-Stock Times

Directed putaway eliminates decision delays, getting inventory stored and available for picking in less time.

Maximized Storage Density

Intelligent location assignment ensures every cubic foot of warehouse space is utilized effectively.

Reduced Labor Costs

Workers complete putaway tasks faster with clear direction, reducing hours spent on storage operations.

Complete Inventory Traceability

Serial and lot tracking during putaway ensures compliance and supports accurate FIFO/FEFO rotation.

Fewer Putaway Errors

System-directed placement eliminates mislocated inventory that causes picking delays and customer issues.

Actionable Performance Insights

Analytics reveal improvement opportunities and help supervisors optimize team productivity over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about putaway

How does directed putaway determine the best storage location for each item?

Directed putaway analyzes multiple factors including product dimensions, weight, velocity, storage requirements, and current space availability. The system applies your configured rules—such as storing fast-movers near shipping or grouping product families together—to calculate optimal placement. This happens in real time, so workers receive immediate location assignments on their mobile devices.

Can we customize putaway rules for different product types or warehouse zones?

Yes, Logimax supports fully configurable putaway rules tailored to your operations. You can define different strategies by product category, storage zone, customer requirements, or any other criteria. For example, hazmat items can automatically route to compliant storage while temperature-sensitive goods direct to climate-controlled zones. Rules can be adjusted anytime as your business needs evolve.

How does directed putaway improve warehouse efficiency?

Directed putaway speeds up dock-to-stock times by guiding workers to the optimal storage location for each item based on velocity, size, and picking zone. Space utilization improves because the system fills locations intelligently rather than relying on worker judgment. Mislocated inventory drops significantly since every putaway is scan-verified. The result is less time spent searching for product, shorter travel paths during picking, and more consistent use of your available warehouse capacity.

Ready to Transform Your Putaway Operations?

See how Logimax directed putaway can reduce your dock-to-stock times and maximize storage efficiency. Request a personalized demo today.