Chunking involves dividing information into smaller units to make it easier for the human memory to store and recall. Location numbering systems use chunking by breaking numbers and letters into blocks of 1-3 characters each, known as chunks, with each chunk requiring the same memory space. Punctuation should be avoided between chunks in location numbering as it increases the cognitive load of remembering the number by adding extra chunks. More information on chunking and location numbering systems can be found on the provided website.

1. Chunking in location
numbering
Dividing information into smaller
units + application in location
numbers.

2. Chunking?
• The human memory stores information
faster in proportion to how well it is
structured.
• So: divide information into small
‘chunks’.

3. • Blocks of 1, 2 or a maximum of 3 letters and/or numbers are
called chunks.
• These are all stored in short term memory and each require the
same amount of memory space.
• So here we see 4 chunks.
Application in location numbering (1)
AA 001 03 A

4. Application in location numbering (2)
Section number
Shelf height
Aisle
Building
Subdivision of the shelf
AA (0)01 (0)3 A
• What do the chunks mean?

5. Application in location numbering (3)
• Do not add periods, dashes or other punctuation, because these are all
extra chunks that place a higher burden on the short term memory of the
order picker.
• This increases the chance of errors.
AA-001-03-A
• Absorbing information into your memory is almost like saying it out
loud. It’s like you’re saying:
‘AA dash zero zero one dash zero three dash A.’
AA.001.03.A

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