Parabola's Locators API

Parabola's API connection with Locators enables businesses to automate their warehouse location management and inventory tracking operations through a specialized storage optimization platform. This sophisticated API allows organizations to optimize their warehouse space utilization while maintaining accurate inventory control.

How to use the API

1. Connect your Locators account to Parabola through the API page
2. Authenticate using your credentials and configure API permissions
3. Select desired data streams (location data, inventory movement, storage metrics, etc.)
4. Configure your flow in Parabola by adding transformation steps
5. Set up automated triggers for real-time data processing

What is Locators?

Locators is a dedicated warehouse location management system that specializes in optimizing storage space utilization and inventory placement. The platform combines advanced location mapping capabilities with intelligent put-away logic to deliver efficient storage solutions for complex warehouse operations.

Their technology infrastructure emphasizes accuracy and efficiency, enabling organizations to maximize warehouse space while maintaining easy access to inventory. Through sophisticated mapping algorithms and real-time tracking capabilities, Locators helps businesses optimize their storage operations while reducing picking times.

What does Locators do?

Locators transforms warehouse organization through a comprehensive suite of solutions that address modern storage challenges. The platform provides sophisticated tools for location mapping, inventory slotting, and storage optimization, while maintaining clear visibility of all warehouse spaces.

The system's execution capabilities extend beyond basic location tracking to include advanced features like dynamic slotting, zone management, and velocity-based placement strategies. Through their specialized algorithms, organizations can optimize complex storage operations while balancing space utilization and picking efficiency.

Practical use cases for the API

Storage Optimization

The API enables organizations to create sophisticated storage optimization workflows that improve space utilization and reduce travel time. Advanced algorithms analyze inventory characteristics, movement patterns, and storage constraints to generate optimal location assignments. Real-time monitoring enables dynamic adjustments to changing inventory profiles.

Pick Path Efficiency

Through Parabola's connection, businesses can implement comprehensive pick path optimization processes that reduce travel time and improve productivity. The system automatically generates efficient pick sequences while considering factors like item velocity, storage zones, and picking equipment requirements.

Performance Analytics

The combination of Locators' detailed location data and Parabola's analysis capabilities enables sophisticated performance monitoring. Organizations can automatically generate detailed reports on space utilization, picking efficiency, and storage optimization opportunities, facilitating continuous improvement in warehouse operations.