ShipHero has a new version of Putaway! Putaway V2 supports LPNs and has more reporting freatures available; learn more about Putaway V2 here. Please note to use Putaway V2, it must be enabled by ShipHero support for your account.
In a fast-paced warehouse, time spent searching for bins or double-handling inventory results in lost revenue. Putaway is the essential process of moving received stock into storage locations to make it available for sale. ShipHero Putaway provides advanced control over floor operations, allowing for precise management of inventory movements.
ShipHero Putaway streamlines the transition of inventory from receiving to storage. By automating location tracking, the system eliminates manual lists and reduces the time required to organize warehouse stock. Utilizing Putaway ensures that your warehouse remains organized and that inventory is consistently placed in the most logical locations for picking efficiency.
Table of Contents
- Why Putaway Matters for Your Business
- Creating a Putaway List
- Running the Putaway Process
- Putaway Reporting
- Putaway V1 Walkthrough Video
- Frequently Asked Questions
The Putaway feature is designed to transfer inventory between locations within a single warehouse. To transfer inventory between different warehouses, please refer to How to Transfer Inventory from one Warehouse to Another.
Why Putaway Matters for Your Business
In a busy warehouse, misplaced inventory leads to shipment delays. For ShipHero users, the Putaway tool provides several key benefits:
- Efficient Location Discovery: The Putaway feature identifies available empty locations instantly during the receiving process.
- Inventory Consolidation: The system identifies locations where a specific product is already stored, preventing duplicated storage efforts.
- Replenishment Priority: Putaway indicates which products require immediate replenishment to maintain active picking stock.
Creating a Putaway V1 List
- On the ShipHero Mobile App, navigate to Products > Putaway.
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To start your list, scan one of the following methods:
Method Description Action Scan an Item A product barcode to identify its designated location. The app displays current locations for this item. Select the Source Location and tap Confirm. Scan a Case A case barcode to move bulk quantities. The app displays locations containing this case. Select the Source Location and tap Confirm. Scan a Location A location barcode to move all contents. The app automatically adds all items in that location to the Putaway list. - After selecting the Source Location, the list enters Draft Mode. You can preview and edit the number of SKUs and units to transfer.
- To remove an item, set its quantity to zero or select Remove from the item options.
- Tap Start Putaway to begin the movement process.
| Create Putaway List | Item/Case Scan | Location Scan | Draft List |
Running the Putaway V1 Process
Starting the process changes the list to In Progress mode. Once in progress, the list cannot be modified to add or remove items.
- Tap or scan any item to begin the transfer.
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Scan or select a Destination Location.
Pro Tip: Use Filters to exclude unpickable or unsellable locations.
- On the Transfer Items screen, select All to move the full quantity or manually enter the specific quantity.
- If performing a partial transfer, you must tap Save before continuing.
- To change the destination, tap the location badge and select a new location from the list.
- Continue transferring items or tap Complete to finish the process early.
- Once all expected units are moved, the list will automatically set to Complete.
| Putaway List | Scan Location | Transfer Page | Completion Page |
Navigating an In-Progress Putaway List
| Visual Indicator | Meaning |
| Green Check | The expected putaway quantity is fully transferred. |
| Orange Check | A partial number of units have been transferred. |
| Progress Badges | Displays total unique SKUs and total units transferred vs. planned. |
Putaway V1 Reporting
All inventory movements completed via the Putaway list are logged and can be verified in the Inventory Change Log.
Putaway V1 Walkthrough Video
Watch our Putaway video walkthrough!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happens to the items I didn't transfer? A: Items not moved remain in their original source location.
Q: What happens if I close a list before completing all transfers? A: Completed transfers are saved. Remaining items are removed from the active list.
Q: Can I save my list for later? A: No, Putaway lists are temporary and should be completed in one session.
Q: Is the list unique for each user? A: No. Multiple users can create similar lists; however, inventory is updated in real-time as moves are confirmed.