multi-order picking
order picker during multi-order picking
Multi-order picking, also known as batch picking or serial picking, is a structure for creating a picking order. The more individual orders can be combined, the more time and distance can be saved - the picking performance increases. After picking, the items are assigned to the respective individual order.
Table of contents
Goal: Minimize distance
The main goal of multi-order picking is to reduce the number of pickers walking. All items for selected orders are picked on a single route or the total quantity of a selected SKU is picked for several orders at the same time - this is called batch picking.
Advantages of Multi-Order Picking
- The picking performance increases
- The throughput rate increases
- Resources such as time, travel and money are saved
- More efficient work in the company
- Increased goods throughput per shift
- Faster order processing
picking process
The common picking procedures can be used for multi-order picking:
