Logistix Simplified-Logistics Tools - How to Code Racking Locations in a Warehouse

Learn how to assign codes to racks and shelves based on levels, rows, and zones.

This article provides a practical approach to racking location coding, including naming conventions, abbreviations, and printable labels. A clear system is essential for fast retrieval and accurate inventory control.

Coding locations web-app usage:

This application - made with the help of ChatGPT - will help you create location codes for industrial shelves. The list of these codes can be exported in .csv format for each shelf and imported by other applications for: barcode generation, product allocation on the shelf, etc.

Features :

Automatic Location Code Generation: Generate structured rack location codes based on warehouse parameters.
Customizable Naming Conventions: Define zone, aisle, rack, and level naming formats.
Local Data Storage: Save and retrieve location codes using IndexedDB without the need for a server.
Export & Download: Download generated rack locations as CSV files for further use.
User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive design to quickly generate and manage rack locations.
Offline Usage: Works entirely in the browser, without requiring an internet connection after loading.

Coding locations app instructions :

Opening the application

The application opens directly in the browser : Chrome, Edge, Firefox .

Code for locations opens a form where you can enter:
- The rack number (1, 2 ...)
- The column number of the rack (1, 2 ...)
- The level number (1, 2 ...)
- The number of locations in a cell (slot).
If there are picking locations in that slot, you can check the Picking Storage option and enter the number of picking locations.
Press Generate code, and the list on the right side of the screen will be populated with the locations.

Note :

- the storage location code ends with a number
- the picking location code ends with a letter
You don’t need to enter columns or levels in order.
The list can be exported as a .csv file using the Download CSV button .

Note :

A work session is the interval between opening and closing the browser. After closing, the data in the list is lost, so don't forget to export the list to .csv first.
if you have lists generated in multiple browser sessions and downloaded in .csv, you can use the web-app from page " Concatenate CSV files " application to concatenate them into a single list
The exported list can then be processed in Excel or Calc from LibreOffice.

Access the application by pressing the button "Coding locations" :

Coding locations

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