Receiving & Putaway

Goods arrive faster into your system and onto the right shelf when receiving and putaway stops relying on paper and memory.

94 hrs
Time saved/month
7
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Receiving and putaway involves unloading deliveries, scanning items, assigning bin locations, and recording inventory. Manual processes create bottlenecks in barcode verification, bin assignment, and data entry that slow throughput and reduce accuracy.

Automation captures barcode data directly, recommends optimal bin locations based on warehouse occupancy and picking patterns, and updates inventory records automatically. The result is faster throughput, higher accuracy, and reduced manual data entry.

Key features
Capture barcode data automatically and verify product details in real time
Recommend optimal bin locations based on warehouse occupancy and picking frequency
Update inventory records instantly without manual re-entry
Flag quantity discrepancies for immediate investigation
Notify the picking team when new stock is available and its location

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Delivery Loggedtrigger

A delivery is logged in the warehouse system or a notification is received. The automation is triggered immediately.

2. Capture Barcode via Mobile

The automation captures barcode data from a mobile scanner or camera input. is queried to verify the product and retrieve SKU and quantity.

3. Assign Optimal Bin Location

The automation evaluates current bin occupancy, product type, and picking frequency to assign the best available location. The location is returned as a structured recommendation.

4. Create Receipt in QuickBooks

The automation creates a goods receipt record with the SKU, quantity, bin location, and timestamp. No manual data entry is required.

5. Update Inventory Spreadsheet

The automation updates a inventory log with the new stock location and quantity, creating a real-time audit trail.

6. Notify Team

A message is sent to the picking team with the product name, quantity received, and bin location. The message includes a link to the receipt in QuickBooks.

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Estimated Time Saving
94hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:7 Companies

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