{"id":37262,"date":"2025-12-20T02:11:59","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T20:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/navata.com\/cms\/?p=37262"},"modified":"2026-07-23T00:09:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T18:39:33","slug":"what-is-putaway-in-warehousing-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.navata.com\/cms\/what-is-putaway-in-warehousing-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Putaway in Warehousing? 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Putaway in Warehousing?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dad6e1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dad6e1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"667\">In warehousing, efficiency begins the moment goods enter your facility. One process that quietly defines how smoothly everything else runs \u2014 from inventory accuracy to order fulfillment speed \u2014 is putaway.<\/p><p data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"1022\">Putaway refers to the systematic movement of received goods from the inbound area to their designated storage locations. It ensures every item is stored in the most logical, accessible, and space-efficient manner. Though often overlooked, it\u2019s one of the most crucial steps in <a href=\"https:\/\/navata.com\/cms\/technology-is-transforming-warehouse-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">warehouse management<\/a> \u2014 bridging the gap between receiving and picking.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed71064 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ed71064\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.navata.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NRT-19.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-37327\" alt=\"Putaway in Warehousing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.navata.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NRT-19.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.navata.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NRT-19-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.navata.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NRT-19-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.navata.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NRT-19-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.navata.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NRT-19-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.navata.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NRT-19-800x450.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acee513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"acee513\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You May Also Like to Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/navata.com\/cms\/what-is-traditional-warehousing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is Traditional Warehousing<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2c83fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c2c83fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Putaway Matters in Warehouse Operations?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d39d9c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d39d9c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1318\">A warehouse\u2019s productivity hinges on how well it organizes and manages its space. Without a structured putaway process, items pile up in receiving docks, aisles get congested, and order pickers waste time searching for misplaced stock.<\/p><p data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1346\">Efficient putaway helps:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1392\">Maintain real-time inventory accuracy<\/li><li data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1426\">Improve space utilization<\/li><li data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1477\">Reduce handling time and operational costs<\/li><li data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1524\">Enhance worker productivity and safety<\/li><li data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1566\">Speed up order fulfillment cycles<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1730\">Essentially, putaway transforms a warehouse from a chaotic storage site into a data-driven <a href=\"https:\/\/navata.com\/cms\/what-is-logistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">logistics<\/a> ecosystem where every item is exactly where it should be.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14254e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"14254e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Step-by-Step Putaway Process in Warehouse<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3ed262 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3ed262\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1846\">Let\u2019s break down how putaway works in a well-structured warehouse:<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1885\"><strong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1885\">1. Receiving and Verification<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"2099\">Goods arrive at the inbound dock and are checked against purchase orders or ASNs (Advanced Shipping Notices). The accuracy of this step is critical because it sets the foundation for the entire inventory record.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2139\"><strong data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2139\">2. Identification and Labeling<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2337\">Every item or pallet receives a <strong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2195\">barcode or <a href=\"https:\/\/navatascs.com\/what-is-rfid-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RFID tag<\/a><\/strong> that captures its SKU, batch, quantity, and condition. This enables seamless digital tracking within the <a href=\"https:\/\/navata.com\/cms\/what-is-warehouse-management-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Warehouse Management System (WMS)<\/a>.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2369\"><strong data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2369\">3. Location Assignment<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2606\">Based on product dimensions, weight, and demand frequency, the WMS suggests an optimal storage location. This is where strategy and software intelligence come together \u2014 ensuring the item\u2019s future movement is as efficient as possible.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2644\"><strong data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2644\">4. Transport to Storage Area<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2841\">Warehouse operators move goods via forklifts, pallet jacks, or conveyors to the designated locations. Clear signage, optimized routes, and automation (like <a href=\"https:\/\/navata.com\/cms\/autonomous-mobile-robots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AMRs<\/a>) make this step faster and safer.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2870\"><strong data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2870\">5. Inventory Update<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"3082\">Once the item is stored, the WMS automatically updates its location in the system. This allows warehouse teams to know the exact bin, rack, or slot where an item resides \u2014 crucial for accurate picking later.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6960215 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6960215\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of Putaway Strategies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a2f690 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a2f690\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The putaway strategy defines how and where goods are stored. Different operations demand different approaches:<\/p><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Strategy<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fixed Location Putaway<\/strong><\/td><td>Each SKU is assigned a permanent storage spot. Simple but may waste space.<\/td><td>Predictable, low-SKU warehouses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dynamic Putaway<\/strong><\/td><td>Storage locations are allocated in real time based on space and proximity.<\/td><td>High-SKU or fast-moving operations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Zone Putaway<\/strong><\/td><td>Warehouse is divided into functional zones; items are placed based on type, size, or handling needs.<\/td><td>Multi-category storage environments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Direct Putaway<\/strong><\/td><td>Items are transferred directly from receiving to final storage without staging.<\/td><td>Time-sensitive or cross-docking setups<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Class-Based Putaway<\/strong><\/td><td>Items are grouped by class (e.g., A-B-C analysis) and stored based on demand frequency.<\/td><td>Demand-driven warehouses<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Modern WMS software often combines multiple strategies to adapt dynamically to volume fluctuations and seasonal demand.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ff9e81 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5ff9e81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best Practices for Efficient Putaway<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5dc8d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5dc8d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"363\">Leverage Technology-Driven Putaway<\/h3><p data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"694\">A modern Warehouse Management System (WMS) removes manual judgment from putaway by using real-time data, item attributes, and space availability to recommend optimal storage locations. Intelligent slotting ensures goods are placed where they can be accessed fastest, reducing errors, congestion, and future picking inefficiencies.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"746\">Analyze Product Velocity and Demand Patterns<\/h3><p data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"1053\">Putaway decisions should be guided by SKU velocity, order frequency, and seasonality. High-moving items stored closer to dispatch zones significantly reduce picker travel time and handling effort. Velocity-based putaway enables faster fulfillment cycles and prevents bottlenecks during peak demand periods.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1101\">Train Teams and Standardize Putaway SOPs<\/h3><p data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1416\">Even the most advanced systems fail without disciplined execution. Clearly defined SOPs ensure consistent putaway methods across shifts and locations. Regular training minimizes misplacement, improves safety, and ensures warehouse staff fully leverage WMS-guided workflows instead of relying on habit or intuition.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1459\">Use Barcode and RFID-Based Tracking<\/h3><p data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1770\">Digitized identification through barcode or RFID scanning ensures every movement during putaway is recorded instantly. This eliminates manual data entry errors, improves location accuracy, and maintains real-time inventory visibility\u2014critical for multi-SKU, high-volume, or multi-client warehouse environments.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1824\">Review and Optimize Warehouse Layout Regularly<\/h3><p data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"2137\">Putaway efficiency declines when layouts remain static while demand changes. Regular re-slotting based on order trends, SKU growth, and seasonality ensures space is always optimized. Continuous layout optimization reduces travel distance, improves space utilization, and sustains long-term warehouse performance.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2189\">Integrate Automation Where Volume Demands It<\/h3><p data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2517\">Automation such as Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), conveyors, and automated storage systems accelerates putaway in high-throughput environments. By reducing manual handling and labor dependency, automation improves consistency, supports scalability, and enables warehouses to manage growing volumes without operational strain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ad0027 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2ad0027\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.navata.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NRT-20.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-37331\" alt=\"Best Practices for Efficient Putaway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.navata.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NRT-20.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.navata.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NRT-20-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.navata.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NRT-20-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.navata.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NRT-20-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.navata.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NRT-20-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.navata.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NRT-20-800x450.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a54b923 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a54b923\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Challenges in the Putaway Process<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-399e4ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"399e4ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"5096\" data-end=\"5159\">Even efficient warehouses face recurring bottlenecks such as:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"5162\" data-end=\"5211\">Congested receiving areas during peak hours<\/li><li data-start=\"5214\" data-end=\"5271\">Manual data entry errors leading to misplaced stock<\/li><li data-start=\"5274\" data-end=\"5340\">Lack of visibility into real-time storage space availability<\/li><li data-start=\"5343\" data-end=\"5410\">Unoptimized routing, causing longer travel time for forklifts<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"5412\" data-end=\"5536\">Overcoming these requires a blend of layout redesign, WMS integration, and operator training \u2014 not just more manpower.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fac6eac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fac6eac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Role of WMS in Modern Putaway<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c02e7a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c02e7a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"5585\" data-end=\"5712\">A Warehouse Management System transforms putaway from a manual task into a data-driven operation.<br data-start=\"5686\" data-end=\"5689\" \/>Modern WMS platforms:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"5715\" data-end=\"5778\">Automatically assign optimal storage based on item attributes<\/li><li data-start=\"5781\" data-end=\"5830\">Provide visual maps for real-time slot tracking<\/li><li data-start=\"5833\" data-end=\"5877\">Track labor productivity per putaway cycle<\/li><li data-start=\"5880\" data-end=\"5951\">Integrate with IoT sensors for temperature- or weight-sensitive goods<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"5953\" data-end=\"6073\">This combination of visibility, intelligence, and automation is what defines next-generation warehouse efficiency.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be01bfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"be01bfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.navata.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NRT-21.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-37335\" alt=\"\" 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href=\"https:\/\/navata.com\/cms\/benefits-of-warehouse-automation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Benefits of Warehouse Automation<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a3926a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6a3926a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-912fd47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"912fd47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"6099\" data-end=\"6347\">Putaway is not just about storing items \u2014 it\u2019s about strategic organization that shapes every downstream activity in a warehouse. A warehouse that gets putaway right ensures faster order fulfillment, better accuracy, and maximum use of space.<\/p><p data-start=\"6349\" data-end=\"6516\">As eCommerce and <a href=\"https:\/\/growthhub.navatascs.com\/what-is-supply-chain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supply chain<\/a> complexity rise, businesses must rethink their putaway processes \u2014 from manual movement to smart, data-driven storage optimization.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5467832 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5467832\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Thank You For Reading:<\/span> What is Putaway in Warehousing? 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