Bin Overview is the main inventory view of your warehouse. It displays all bins (storage locations) in a comprehensive table with detailed information about products, quantities, locations, and statuses. From here you can view, filter, search, and perform actions on multiple bins at once.
This view is the control center for managing your physical inventory and understanding where each product is in the warehouse.
View all your bins in one place with complete information: products, quantities, locations, lots, and expiration dates.
Filter bins by account, location, SKU, description, and more. Quickly find what you need among thousands of bins.
Select multiple bins and perform bulk actions: delete, block, change location, edit volume, or print labels.
View current quantities, quantities in processing, and automatically updated totals for each bin.
Show or hide columns according to your needs. Customize the view to focus on the most important information.
Print bin labels, product labels, or warehouse labels. Export data for analysis or external reports.
Navigate to Main Menu
Go to the ShipEdge main menu and look for the Warehouse or Inventory section.
Select Warehouse or Bin Overview
Click Warehouse or look for the bins option. The view will automatically load showing all bins.
Wait for Table to Load
The table may take a few seconds to load if you have many bins. Wait for all data to appear before interacting.
Bin Overview displays a comprehensive table with the following columns:
Location
Location: The physical location of the bin within the warehouse. Can be a zone, aisle, or specific area.
Lpn
LPN (License Plate Number): License plate number associated with the bin. Useful for advanced tracking and automated systems.
Bin
BIN: Unique identifier of the bin. This is the code you use to physically locate the bin in the warehouse.
Bin Category
Bin Category: Category assigned to the bin (example: Fast-moving, Slow-moving, Bulk, etc.). Helps organize bins by product type.
Account
Account: ID of the customer account that owns the product in this bin. Shows “0” or empty for warehouse inventory.
Client Opt1
Client Option 1: Custom customer field. May contain additional customer-specific information.
Picture
Picture: Photo of the product stored in the bin. Click to view the image in full size.
Sku
SKU: Unique product code. Primary identifier of the stored product.
UPC/Barcode
UPC/Barcode: Barcode or UPC of the product. Useful for scanning and verification.
Description
Description: Name or description of the product stored in the bin.
Qty in BIN (units)
Quantity in BIN: Current quantity of physical units in the bin. This is the quantity available for picking.
Qty in processing (units)
Quantity in Processing: Quantity of units being processed (in active orders). This quantity is reserved but still physically in the bin.
Total Quantity (units)
Total Quantity: Sum of quantity in BIN + quantity in processing. Represents the total units in the bin.
Counts
Counts: Quantity in base units when using UOM (Unit of Measure). Shows quantity without unit conversion.
UOM
UOM (Unit of Measure): Product unit of measure (example: Each, Case, Pallet). Only visible if UOM is enabled in the system.
Qty (packs)
Quantity in Packs: Quantity converted to packs according to UOM conversion factor. Only visible if UOM is enabled.
Bin tag
Bin Tag: Additional tag or label associated with the bin. Useful for visual identification or external systems.
Bin Volume
Bin Volume: Total volume of the bin. Used for space calculations and storage optimization.
Weight/Dim
Weight/Dimensions: Product weight and dimensions (Width x Height x Length). Physical product information.
Lot#
Lot Number: Product lot number. Important for traceability and quality control.
Expir
Expiration Date: Product expiration date. Critical for products with expiration dates.
BOE
BOE (Best Before Date): Best before date. Similar to expiration but for products with best before dates.
Last Updated
Last Updated: Date and time of the last bin modification. Useful for audit and change tracking.
Bin Overview includes powerful filters to find specific bins:
Select an Account
In the Account filter, select a specific account to see only bins from that customer. Leave blank to see all.
Select a Location
In the Location filter, choose a specific location to see only bins in that warehouse area.
Apply Filters
Click Apply filter to apply the selected filters. The table will update showing only bins that match.
Reset Filters
Click Reset filter to clear all filters and view all bins again.
Each column has its own integrated filter:
You can show or hide columns according to your needs:
Open Column Selector
Click the Hide columns button (multiselect) at the top of the table.
Check/Uncheck Columns
Select or deselect the columns you want to show or hide. Options include all available columns.
Columns Update Automatically
When you change the selection, columns hide or show immediately. Your preference is saved for future sessions.
You can select bins individually or all at once:
Check the checkbox in each row of the bin you want to select.
Select All Visible Bins
Check the Select All checkbox in the table header to select all bins currently visible on the page.
Select Specific Bins
Use filters to show only the bins you need, then use “Select All” to select them all at once.
From the Actions menu you can perform multiple actions on selected bins:
Kill Bin
Delete Bin: Permanently deletes selected bins. Only deletes empty bins (without quantity).
Edit Volume
Edit Volume: Changes the volume of multiple bins at once. Useful for updating space information.
Relocate Bin
Relocate Bin: Moves bins to a different location. Only works for bins with quantity greater than 0.
Block Bin
Block Bin: Blocks bins to prevent picking or movements. Useful for bins with issues or under maintenance.
Unblock Bin
Unblock Bin: Unblocks previously blocked bins to allow normal operations again.
Print 5 Bins in each 4x6 label
Print 5 Bins per 4x6 Label: Generates labels with 5 bins per label in 4x6 inch format. Ideal for small bin labels.
Print warehouse Labels
Print Warehouse Labels: Generates standard warehouse labels for selected bins.
Print products description Labels
Print Product Description Labels: Generates labels with product information for selected bins.
Select Bins
Check the boxes of bins where you want to perform the action. You can select multiple bins.
Open Actions Menu
Click the Actions button at the top of the table.
Select the Action
Choose the action you want to perform from the dropdown menu:
Complete the Action
If the action requires additional information (such as new location or volume), complete the form that appears.
Confirm the Action
Confirm the action when prompted. The system will process all selected bins.
You can edit the volume of one or multiple bins:
Select Bins
Check the boxes of bins whose volume you want to edit.
Select “Edit Volume”
From the Actions menu, select Edit Volume.
Enter New Volume
A modal opens. Enter the new volume in the Volume field. Volume is required.
Save Changes
Click Save. The volume will update for all selected bins.
You can move bins to different locations:
Select Bins to Relocate
Check the boxes of bins you want to move. You can only relocate bins with quantity greater than 0.
Select “Relocate Bin”
From the Actions menu, select Relocate Bin.
Select New Location
In the modal that appears, select the destination location from the To Location dropdown.
Confirm Relocation
Click Relocate to confirm. The system will move bins to the new location.
Select Bins
Check the boxes of bins you want to block.
Select “Block Bin”
From the Actions menu, select Block Bin.
Confirm Blocking
Confirm the action. Bins will be blocked and cannot be used for picking or movements.
Select Blocked Bins
Check the boxes of blocked bins you want to unblock.
Select “Unblock Bin”
From the Actions menu, select Unblock Bin.
Confirm Unblocking
Confirm the action. Bins will be available again for normal operations.
You can print different types of labels for selected bins:
Select Bins
Check the boxes of bins for which you want to print labels.
Select Label Type
From the Actions → Print Labels menu, choose:
Labels are Generated
The system will generate a PDF with labels that you can print directly.
From Bin Overview you have quick access to other related functionalities:
Procedures
Procedures: Access to warehouse procedures and processes. Opens in new tab.
MinMax bins
MinMax Bins: View of bins with minimum and maximum configuration. Only visible if Bin Flow is enabled.
Bin Management
Bin Management: Advanced tool to edit bin identifiers and relocate individual bins.
Locations
Locations: View of all warehouse locations. Manage zones and storage areas.
Serials
Serial Numbers: View of products with serial numbers. Only visible if Serials is enabled.
Old Inventory Version
Old Inventory Version: Access to the previous version of the inventory view if you need it.
Metadata
Metadata: Management of additional attributes and metadata for products and bins.
If you have many bins, use filters to reduce the amount of data displayed. This improves performance and makes the view more manageable.
Hide columns you don’t frequently use to focus on important information. Especially useful to hide “Qty in processing” and “Total Quantity” if you have large volumes.
Always verify that bins are empty before using “Kill Bin”. Deletion is permanent and irreversible.
Monitor the “Qty in processing” columns to understand what inventory is reserved in active orders.
If you work with Android devices in the warehouse, use the “Android Request” button to synchronize filters with mobile devices.
Use export functions to analyze bin data in external tools like Excel or reporting systems.
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How many bins can I see at once?
The table shows 10 bins per page by default, but you can change this using the records per page selector at the bottom of the table.
Are changes saved automatically?
Yes, actions like editing volume, relocating, or blocking bins are saved immediately when you confirm the action.
Can I undo a batch action?
No, batch actions cannot be undone. Always carefully verify selected bins before confirming actions like “Kill Bin” or “Block Bin”.
What happens if I relocate a bin with LPN?
When relocating a bin that has LPN (License Plate Number), the LPN will be automatically removed. The bin will maintain its quantity but will lose the LPN information.
Can I see the change history of a bin?
Yes, you can access bin history from other views like Bin History or Bin Mirror. Bin Overview shows the current status but not the complete history.
Do filters save between sessions?
Basic filters (Account, Location) reset when you reload the page. Visible column preferences are saved for future sessions.
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