You can easily request a batch of bins with a specific layout to the Port. This is useful if you for example need to check some products stored in these bins, or when you want to move items from one bin type to free more bin compartments before reconfiguring bins from one layout to a new one.
Follow these steps to search for a bin layout
Search
Start a new Search in the Pio app and enter the first number in the bin ID (usually 1).
Bins tab
Select the 'Bins' tab to view the bin list. The search will show a maximum of 200 bin IDs.
Add filter
Use the 'Filter' option to select the bin layout you want to inspect.
Free compartments
If you're going to clear out bins with a certain layout, add another filter for 'Free compartments'. This will leave out all the bins with items in all compartments.
Add to queue
The last step is to select either 'Add all bins to queue' or select the specific bins to check or clean-and-merge.
Important! The request for multiple bins (10+) to port may affect or slow down other operations. This task should be performed when other and more critical tasks like order picking are done for the day.
Edit quantity
If you remove any items from the bin, remember to edit the quantity to keep inventory stock correct.
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