A restricted storage area, also known as a rejection area or reject warehouse, is a clearly demarcated or enclosed zone within a warehousing or production facility. Goods and parts that are no longer suitable for further use for various reasons are stored in this area. The function of a reject storage area is to securely separate defective, damaged, unsuitable goods or residual quantities in order to ensure the quality and integrity of the remaining stock.

Significance and purpose of a buffer store:

Bulky goods warehouses 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. The clear demarcation of these goods within a restricted warehouse prevents them from unintentionally re-entering the normal stock and potentially causing problems.

How it works

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