How the codes are built
A-02-03-01 means Zone A, Aisle 2, Rack 3, Shelf 1.
Numbers are always two digits so lists sort in walking order. Use a different separator if your system needs it.
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Warehouse bin location generator
Give every shelf an address. Enter your zones, aisles, racks and shelves to generate consistent bin location codes you can label, share and import.
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Rolling it out without chaos
- Map the floor and assign zone letters first.
- Label racks before moving any stock.
- Do one zone per day and count it as you go.
- Record each item's location so pickers stop searching.
Know which shelf, van or site every item is on
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Try StockSimple freeFrequently asked questions
What is a bin location code?
A bin location code is a short address for a single storage spot, usually built as Zone-Aisle-Rack-Shelf, for example A-02-03-01. Anyone can walk straight to it without asking.
What is the best warehouse location naming system?
One that reads in walking order and never repeats: zones as letters, then two-digit aisle, rack and shelf numbers. Two-digit numbers keep codes sorting correctly (02 before 10).
Should shelves be numbered from the bottom or the top?
Either works — pick one and use it everywhere. Most warehouses number from the floor up so new shelves can be added on top without renumbering.
How many locations can I generate?
Up to 2,000 at a time. For larger sites, run the generator once per zone.
Can I print labels for these locations?
Yes. Paste the codes into the free bin label generator or QR label generator, or print bin labels from your locations in StockSimple.
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