Changing business conditions, omnichannel distribution requirements, supply chain disruptions, increased customer expectations and the high cost of order fulfillment are all forcing companies to reimagine their picking operations. Retailers, e-tailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers alike are implementing resilient and responsive on-demand order fulfillment operations that enable flexible and scalable picking processes.
Dematic piece and case pick systems increase pick rates and accuracy and streamline order fulfillment efficiency while reducing the time required to pick, pack and ship orders. Advances in order fulfillment technology combined with new operational methods and management software can drive vast improvements within your picking operation.
Most companies use batch or discrete picking methods. Dematic’s application engineers analyze your activity profile to determine the most appropriate pick system and configuration, considering factors such as SKU velocity, lines per order, channel to market, delivery or pickup timing, and return on investment.
Batch Pick
Picking multiple orders with one pass through the warehouse can make order assembly more efficient. This process assigns a group of orders to a batch and is also known as “batch picking.”
The WES order management software directs the batch picking process that assembles orders strategically in waves. Batch pick systems are used frequently for retail store replenishment and route delivery applications where sufficient time is available for advanced order planning.