FAQs: What are Bins?

FAQs: What are Bins?

End user  ·  Yellow Dog Inventory 2026

Question:

What are Bins?

Answer:

Bins are optional location identifiers that specify exactly where an item is stored. The Bin field is free text, so you can use letters or numbers.

You don’t need to create bins in advance. You can assign them:

     In the Stores tab of the item editor

     Through a Balto import

Bins appear in the following areas:

     Physical Inventory editor

     Purchasing documents

     Most print templates

You can also add the Bin column to these Item Views:

     Purchasing Eligible Sizes

     Transfer Eligible Sizes

     Vendor Products

     Interactive View

Figure: Example of the Bin column in the item editor.

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Last reviewed: July 2026  ·  Applies to: Yellow Dog Inventory 2026