Netsuite's Bin

Hi All,

Bin record is actually part of Netsuite's Bin Management.

Bin management capabilities improve inventory in the warehouse. Bin management allows for inventory to be received at the warehouse and put-away into preferred bins within the rack system of the warehouse for easy picking later during the order fulfillment process. This ensure that system should automatically adjust for seosanal trends and ensure stocks on hand. 

You can define bin location with in warehouse /stock room, bins are associated with items and used in stocks on hand while receiving and fulfilling orders.

How to create Bin:

Go to Lists > Supply Chain > Bins > New.

1.In the Bin Number field, enter a number or code to designate a bin location in your warehouse or stock room.
2. If you use the Multiple Locations feature, select the location for this bin to designate the warehouse or stock room where the bin is located.
3. Add memo
4. and Save

Set Up Items For Bins:
There are 2 ways to set up bins:
1. Select to Use Bins – Identify each item record as an item that uses bins.
2. Associate Bins with Items – On each item record, select the bins to be used for the item.

 This is needed for basic Bin Management but optional for Advanced Bin / Numbered Inventory Management.


To set an item to use bins:

    Go to Lists > Accounting > Items > New.

    Click Edit next to the name of the item.

    On the item record, click the Purchasing/Inventory subtab.

    Check the Use Bins box.

    Click Save.



Thanks
Netsuite Guru