A blocked stock area, represents a clearly delineated or enclosed zone within a warehousing or manufacturing operation. Goods and parts that are no longer suitable for further use for various reasons are stored in this area. The function of a blocked stock area is to safely segregate defective, damaged, unsuitable goods or residual quantities to ensure the quality and integrity of the remaining inventory.

Meaning and purpose of a blocked stock area:

Blocked stock areas play an essential role in efficient warehousing and manufacturing processes. They are used to segregate products that do not meet quality standards or can no longer be used for other reasons. By clearly delineating these goods within a blocked stock area, they are prevented from inadvertently re-entering normal inventory and potentially causing problems.

How it works

As soon as goods or parts are identified as unsuitable, they are transferred to the blocked stock area. Here they are marked and documented accordingly. This gives warehouse or production managers a clear overview of the condition and quantity of blocked items. This enables better inventory control and supports decision-making regarding possible measures such as repair, sorting out or reuse in another form.