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WMS Inventory, Locations, and Warehouse Map Guide

How to manage product master data, inventory lookup, location views, Warehouse Map, and warehouse work logs.

Burton Software WMS Warehouse manager / Operations / Customer service / Implementation 8 min
3assets 2026-05-16Updated on
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01 Module Scope

Inventory and Warehouse modules manage product master data, stock lookup, locations, warehouse map, task tracking, pallet papers, staging, cycle counts, equipment, propane logs, warehouse setup, and work logs.

02 Inventory Pages

PagePurpose
ProductsMaintain SKU, style, description, dimensions, cube, prepack, and on-hand information.
InventoryReview on-hand, available, reserved, received date, and inventory status.
Warehouse MapView warehouse zones, racks, capacity, occupancy, and available pallet positions.
Location by Zone / Style / LotReview stock by location, style, lot, and zone.

03 Warehouse Pages

PagePurpose
Task TrackerTrack warehouse tasks by employee and time period.
Pallet PapersReview pallet paper, release number, picker, location, and staged status.
StagingVerify staged release records, pallets, quantities, and locations.
Warehouse SetupMaintain warehouse code, address, coordinates, timezone, capacity, and active status.
Work Log / Equipment / PropaneTrack operational logs, equipment, propane, and supporting warehouse records.

04 Recommended Inventory Workflow

  1. Keep SKU and product master data consistent before receiving or shipping.
  2. Use Inventory and Location views to confirm on-hand, available, reserved, and location data.
  3. Use Warehouse Map to understand space constraints and occupancy before large receipts or releases.
  4. Use Task Tracker and Work Log to review labor activity and warehouse execution history.
  5. Use cycle count or location correction workflows when stock does not match the physical warehouse.

05 Risk Controls

  • A wrong SKU, lot, or location affects receiving, picking, reporting, and billing.
  • Warehouse Map should be reviewed before large inbound appointments or outbound waves.
  • Location changes should be traceable and preferably connected to a task, count, or work log.

06 Reference Screens

Products master data

Products maintains SKU, style, dimensions, cube, prepack, and inventory information.

Warehouse map

Warehouse Map shows capacity, occupancy, and available space by zone and rack.

Location by Zone

Location by Zone helps teams review SKU, lot, quantity, and location distribution.