Distribution Center (DC)
8. Determine the correct picking slot locations for your merchandise. Focus on product velocity (sales) and size (cube) in placing products in the pick line. Have in storage at least one week's (average) unit movement in the pick slot, and
provide various slot sizes.
9. Reduce picking time. You have many picking methodologies to choose from: batch, zone, pick and pass, pick to cart, and pick to box, to name a few. Analyze the type of products and orders (e.g., single vs. multiple) you get, then devise the most efficient pick-path processing to reduce staff travel time. Separating fast-moving items from slow-movers and establishing a "hot pick" area for extremely fast-sellers is a great idea. (FYI: Picking rates can range from 115 units per hour to as high as 180.)
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8. Determine the correct picking slot locations for your merchandise. Focus on product velocity (sales) and size (cube) in placing products in the pick line. Have in storage at least one week's (average) unit movement in the pick slot, and
provide various slot sizes.
9. Reduce picking time. You have many picking methodologies to choose from: batch, zone, pick and pass, pick to cart, and pick to box, to name a few. Analyze the type of products and orders (e.g., single vs. multiple) you get, then devise the most efficient pick-path processing to reduce staff travel time. Separating fast-moving items from slow-movers and establishing a "hot pick" area for extremely fast-sellers is a great idea. (FYI: Picking rates can range from 115 units per hour to as high as 180.)