Slotting Controls
Configure slotting rules, ABC velocity codes, zone restrictions, and putaway logic to ensure every product lands in its optimal location—automatically.
What are Slotting Controls?
Slotting Controls are the configuration rules that govern where products are stored in your warehouse. They include ABC velocity classifications, zone restrictions, dimensional constraints, and putaway priority logic—all working together to ensure optimal inventory placement.
While Dynamic Slotting uses AI to continuously optimize placement, Slotting Controls define the rules that govern what's allowed. Think of controls as the guardrails: hazmat can only go to hazmat zones, heavy items go to floor level, and A-velocity items get priority in prime pick locations.
Slotting Controls + Dynamic Slotting = Intelligent Putaway
Slotting Controls define what's allowed. Dynamic Slotting determines what's optimal. Together, they ensure inventory lands in the best compliant location every time—without manual decision-making at the floor level.
In JASCI, Slotting Controls are configured through the admin console and apply automatically during receiving and putaway. As product characteristics or warehouse layouts change, simply update the rules—the system handles the rest.
ABC Velocity Classification
Automatically classify products by movement speed and slot accordingly
Fast Movers
Top 20% by velocity. Slot to golden zones, eye-level pick faces, closest to packing.
Medium Movers
Middle 30% by velocity. Slot to secondary zones, accessible but not prime.
Slow Movers
Bottom 50% by velocity. Slot to reserve storage, upper/lower levels, back of warehouse.
Types of Slotting Controls
Multiple control layers work together for intelligent placement
Zone-Based Controls
- Hazmat-only zones
- Temperature-controlled areas
- High-security zones
- Flammable storage
- Food-grade areas
Product-Based Controls
- ABC velocity classification
- Product family grouping
- Dimensional requirements
- Weight restrictions
- Stackability rules
Location-Based Controls
- Pick face vs. reserve
- Level preferences (eye-level priority)
- Aisle accessibility
- Equipment requirements
- Capacity thresholds
Key Capabilities
Comprehensive slotting configuration for any warehouse complexity
ABC Velocity Codes
Classify products by movement velocity (A=fast, B=medium, C=slow). High-velocity items automatically slot to prime pick zones.
Zone Restrictions
Define where product types can and cannot be stored. Enforce hazmat zones, temperature requirements, and security areas.
Dimensional Constraints
Match product dimensions to location capacity. Prevent oversized items from slotting to small bins.
Weight Limits
Configure weight limits per location. Heavy items automatically route to floor-level or reinforced racking.
Product Affinity Rules
Slot frequently-picked-together items near each other. Reduce travel time for common order combinations.
Putaway Priority Logic
Define the hierarchy for location selection: zone → aisle → level → available space. Customize per product class.
Configuration Workflow
Set up slotting controls in six straightforward steps
Access Slotting Controls
Navigate to Warehouse Configuration → Slotting Controls in the JASCI admin console.
Define ABC Codes
Set velocity thresholds and assign products to A, B, or C classifications based on movement data.
Configure Zone Rules
Define zone restrictions, product-zone mappings, and storage requirements per area.
Set Putaway Priorities
Establish the decision hierarchy for location selection during putaway.
Test & Validate
Run test putaways to confirm slotting logic produces expected results.
Monitor & Adjust
Review slotting efficiency reports and refine rules as demand patterns change.
Operational Impact
Proper slotting controls deliver measurable efficiency gains
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