Our unique shelf location tracking feature is your store's coordinate system. Map checked-in items to specific racks, rows, and bins to eliminate counter search times.
Organizing your floor plan reduces retrieval confusion and prevents inventory write-offs.
When a customer arrives for collection, type their ticket number and see the storage coordinates instantly. Walk straight to the item without double-checking tags.
Analyze and categorize storage areas. Designate high-frequency racks near the counter for quick turnarounds and deeper rows for long-term holds.
Carbon copies fall off. With a backup location log permanently saved in the digital database, you will always know where items reside.
Define your physical layout, map tickets at check-in, and retrieve them instantly. No special training or hardware scanner configuration required.
Create storage categories to match your actual workshop floor. Set up racks for heavy equipment, bins for electronic parts, or hanger rails for tailors and alterations.
When checking in a new repair, pick the location details from the dynamic dropdown. Shelvdon instantly binds the ticket to the coordinates and writes it into the repair record database.
When a customer comes to collect their item, type their ticket number or name. Shelvdon displays the exact zone, tier, or rack location instantly. Walk straight there and checkout.
Compare traditional shop tracking methods with Shelvdon's custom repair inventory location software.
| Feature Comparison | Paper Tickets & Logs | Excel & Google Sheets | Shelvdon Locator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search Speed | Slow (several minutes flipping papers) | Moderate (must locate computer & Ctrl+F) | Instant (< 5 seconds lookup) |
| Ticket Loss Risk | High (paper tags fall off or tear) | Low (but sheets can get accidentally overwritten) | Zero (encrypted database backup) |
| Multi-User Sync | Impossible (only one person has the logbook) | Poor (out-of-sync sheets or double entry) | Real-Time (instantly updates all counters) |
| SMS Notifications | Manual (must call customer individually) | Manual (copy-pasting templates from Excel) | Automatic (one-click notifications with location) |
| Floor Plan Scaling | Rigid (hard to rewrite shelves layout) | Clunky (columns become disorganized) | Flexible (edit bins & zones in settings) |
Operational tips to maximize space and speed up collection times using your storage location tracking system.
Divide your store's storage racks into clear zones using colored labels or tape. For example, use yellow labels for high-frequency intake, red for long-term delays, and green for completed orders. Bind these colors to Zones in Shelvdon to help counter staff navigate the warehouse instantly.
Label your racks using a simple `Zone-Rack-Bin` hierarchy (e.g., `A-3-B` for Zone A, Rack 3, Shelf B). Keep coordinates short and distinct so technicians can assign them without mistakes during check-in, keeping your shelf management software records consistent.
Keep hangers and shelf racks for quick turn-arounds closest to the service desk to minimize employee walk times. Shelvdon's storage location tracking allows you to filter and assign deeper warehouse sections for waiting parts or long-term holds.
Every week, scan your active shelf coordinates screen and do a quick physical sweep. Compare the visual queue in Shelvdon with the items present in the repair bins. Any misplaced tickets can be corrected immediately in the database, ensuring zero lost tickets.
How to set up labels, support racks, and manage floor space coordinates.
Shelf coordinate tracking is a system for cataloging the physical layout of your store's storage area (such as shelves, hanger racks, or storage boxes). By mapping a unique alphanumeric tag (e.g. Shelf A, Bin 3) to a repair ticket, staff can locate items instantly.
No. Shelvdon's shelf locator is fully software-driven. You define your racks, shelves, and bins in the settings, and assign them using our dropdown interface during intake. No expensive scanner hardware or specialized label printers required.
Yes. Every store has a unique floor plan. Shelvdon allows you to customize the labeling hierarchy to match your setup: whether you use Hanger Rails (e.g. Rail 1, Position 14), Rack Coordinates (e.g. Rack B, Tier 2), or simple Box numbers.
Yes. misplacing items is the #1 cause of slow checkouts and counter congestion. Knowing exactly where an item is stored allows your counter staff to retrieve items in seconds, creating a premium customer experience.
Create tickets, track repairs, and automatically notify customers - without replacing your current POS or learning complicated software.
*Note: Automated transactional notifications are currently optimized and supported for US & Canada (+1) locations.