Multi order picking
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Multi order picking is a picking method where a picker simultaneously collects items for multiple tasks in a single run through e.g., the warehouse. This method increases efficiency by reducing the distance covered, as opposed to picking items for one task at a time.
A company has established the following requirements for its operational picking process:
Multi order picking is to be implemented exclusively for one designated facility, in this case a warehouse, while single order picking is to be utilized for all other facilities.
No more than five tasks may be picked simultaneously to ensure efficiency and manageability.
Picking operations are conducted using, with a total of five distinct load unit types available.
Upon completion of picking, the load units are transferred to a designated station. The packing process begins from this location.
Picking method MULTI_ORDER
must be set in the designated facility with the , in this case the warehouse. The default SINGLE_ORDER
applies in all other facilities, which is set in the .
The must be set to the following:
When everything is configured, you are ready to fulfill your tasks with multi order picking.
Create a multi order pick
Start the pick run
Add items to load units
Store load units on the configured storage location
Finish the pick run
OperativeContainerTypes
must be created and defined in which fulfillment process step, so called allowedOperativeTypes
are required. This happens with the .
This is the , where you store your load units at the end of the picking process. It can be created with the .
The pick run result can be finished by using the PickrunFinishActionParameter
with the . After all that, you have successfully picked multiple tasks with the multi order pick method.