Create and update a bin

What’s a bin?

In KanbanBOX, a bin is a generic container or receptacle meant to store a specified quantity of parts, as indicated by the kanban card.

Here are some examples:

• Europallet: Pallet 1200x800 mm
• Box: supplier packing
• Plastic box n.1: standard plastic box 160x110x80
• Iron case: standard iron container 1200x800x800

Fields of the bin master data

Field	Description
Bin name	Bin name (code if necessary).
Description	Bin description.
Image	Bin image. Maximum size 2 MB.
Bin number	Bin identification code: with ERP integration, the bin number must be the same both in the ERP and in KanbanBOX.
Weight	Tare weight of the bin. The bin weight and the parts weight (weight of a single part multiplied by the number of parts) are added to calculate the total kanban weight.
Length	Bin length. In combination with the bin width and height, it is used to estimate the overall bin capacity.
Width	Bin width.
Height	Bin height.
Custom field 1, 2, 3	Bin custom fields. To rename these fields, go to Company settings > Form settings.

It is also possible to add a validation rule for some of these fields. To know more, see Custom field validation.

Add a new bin

Procedure:

1. Get in Master data > Bins > Add new bin;
2. Fill in the master data fields;
3. Click on Save.

Edit a bin

Procedure:

1. Get in Master data > Bins > Bins list;
2. Search or filter for the bin to edit: on the corresponding row, click on Edit bin;
3. Click on Save.

Delete a bin

Before deleting a bin, check if the bin is used in a kanban loop or for a kanban card.

Procedure:

1. Get in Master data > Bins > Bins list;
2. Search or filter for the bin to delete: on the corresponding row, click on Delete bin;
3. Click on Save.