FlexBinsPort™

SKU variability stops dictating your workflow.

SKU variability is no longer an occasional exception. Product assortments keep expanding, product dimensions keep diversifying, and inventory profiles change faster than fulfillment workflows can be redesigned around them.

FlexBinsPort, AutoStore's mixed-Bin workstation, adapts dynamically to every Bin presented, allowing operators to pick complete orders regardless of the Bin size an item is stored in.

For operations where product dimensions vary from one order to the next, that means broader assortments and changing inventory profiles can be handled without separate workflows, additional workstations, or a consolidation step further downstream.

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Product overview

Designed for orders with mixed product dimensions

With FlexBinsPort, Bin size for your system doesn't need to be decided in advance.

FlexBins

Store every Bin size in the same Grid.

FlexBinsPort

Fulfill complete orders from every Bin size.

3PLs &
multi-tenant operations

A single facility serves several customers, each with its own product profile.

Those profiles change as clients come and go, so standardizing every workflow around one Bin size is rarely realistic.

Result: Greater operational flexibility as client requirements change, without building dedicated workflows

Apparel/footwear, consumer electronics; gen. merchandise

Broad catalogs, seasonal assortment changes, and mixed-category orders create constant variation in product dimensions.

A single order can combine a small accessory with a bulky boxed item.

Result: Broader SKU coverage with fewer manual touchpoints

Grocery, food & beverage, and healthcare

Orders combine case-level inventory with individual item picks.

Item dimensions vary widely across the range.

Result: More workflows handled through one AutoStore system

Electronic equipment, automotive, & machinery

Parts, components, and tools differ significantly in size.

These items are frequently picked or consolidated together into a single order or kit.

Result: Greater workflow flexibility with less process complexity

3PLs &
multi-tenant operations

A single facility serves several customers, each with its own product profile.

Those profiles change as clients come and go, so standardizing every workflow around one Bin size is rarely realistic.

Result: Greater operational flexibility as client requirements change, without building dedicated workflows

Apparel/footwear, consumer electronics; gen. merchandise

Broad catalogs, seasonal assortment changes, and mixed-category orders create constant variation in product dimensions.

A single order can combine a small accessory with a bulky boxed item.

Result: Broader SKU coverage with fewer manual touchpoints

Grocery, food & beverage, and healthcare

Orders combine case-level inventory with individual item picks.

Item dimensions vary widely across the range.

Result: More workflows handled through one AutoStore system

Electronic equipment, automotive, & machinery

Parts, components, and tools differ significantly in size.

These items are frequently picked or consolidated together into a single order or kit.

Result: Greater workflow flexibility with less process complexity

Operational agility

Maintain consistent fulfillment performance even as SKU variability and operational complexity increase.

Investment efficiency

Get more from your automation investment, with 10–15% higher storage utilization by matching Bin size to SKU.

Operational simplicity

Handle more, manage less. Complete orders through a single workflow with fewer manual touchpoints and less downstream consolidation.

Solution design flexibility

Design around your business needs, with Bin size as an infrastructure choice rather than an operational constraint.

Technical Specification

Max. Bin throughput

8-level, 330-mm Bins: 435 Bins/hr
16-level, 330-mm Bins: 400 Bins/hr

Bin height support

220- , 330- , and 425-mm standard Bin
AutoCase case handling Bins

Max. load, including Bin

35 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

What impact does dynamic height handling have on the Bin exchange time?
What are some ideal FlexBinsPort applications?
FlexBinsPort is ideal for the following applications:
- 3PLs serving multiple clients within a single facility: Multi-tenant operations where product profiles vary by client and change over time, making workflows harder to standardize
- Apparel, footwear, consumer electronics, home supplies, and general merchandise: Mixed-category orders across broad catalogs with diverse product dimensions and changing assortments
- Grocery, food & beverage, and healthcare: Orders with mixed item sizes, combining case-level SKUs and single items
- Electronic equipment, automotive, and machinery: Components, parts, and tools with significantly different dimensions that are frequently picked or consolidated together
FlexBinsPort can also be relevant for:
- Customers who do not currently require a mixed-Bin solution (FlexBin) but want to preserve flexibility in the future.
- Customers with FlexBins who do not currently operate mixed-Bin handling within the same workflow but want the flexibility to introduce it later as SKU profiles and workflows change.
What is the difference in use case between FlexBinsPort and interlinked VersaPorts for multiple Bin heights? What is each setup’s sweet spot?
Both can handle multiple Bin heights, but the best fit ultimately depends on the inventory profile and use case:
- FlexBinsPort: Operations where product-dimension variability is unpredictable, requires constant adjustment, and orders frequently span multiple Bin heights that would otherwise require multiple technologies, separate workflows, or downstream consolidation.
- Interlinked VersaPorts, each handling a different Bin height (MultiPort): When different Bin heights need to be available through separate Bin openings at the same time.
  
  Inbound process
  
  Pick to stage/buffer
  
  Bin consolidation
  
  Kitting and assembly

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One Port, every Bin height

SKU variability stops dictating your workflow.

Designed for orders with mixed product dimensions

Every AutoStore Bin height

One position, one operator

Built-in weight control