Bins are built into Sage 500 activities to manage stock movement and inventory transactions.

• Specify volume, weight, and count cycle for bins.
• Define preferred bins for specific items.
• Use fixed bins for items that may be stocked in various bin locations within the warehouse.
• Use random bins for items that may be stocked in various bin locations within the warehouse.
• Staging bins can be used to temporarily hold items that decrease inventory but are not used in transactions. A staging bin can contain any item and multiple items simultaneously. Items in staging bins are considered on-hand for valuation but are not available for fulfillment.
• Any bin type can be defined as a temporary bin, which is automatically deleted when quantities are depleted.
• Bins are assigned to warehouse locations and zones within the warehouse.
• A bin can be locked down during put-away o picking.
• Bins can be flagged to exclude quantitates from available on-hand inventories. This is useful when receiving products for inspection or quarantine.
• An unlimited number of bins can be defined per warehouse.
• Inquiries and report provide audit trails to view inventory transactions from bin to bin location.
• Pick sheets can notify warehouse personnel to empty bins during picking or  to empty random bins first.
• Bins are integrated with purchase order receiving; picking, packing, and shipping; physical inventory processes, such as inventory transfers and manufacturing.