Traditionally, order picking was a manual process in which employees gathered orders from the shelves. However, with the growth of e-commerce, just-in-time deliveries and international distribution, complexity has increased dramatically. Customers expect error-free and fast deliveries, while companies face seasonal peaks and fluctuating volumes. Without digitization and streamlined processes, order picking would quickly lead to errors, delays and higher costs.
Digital control via WMS
All orders are controlled through a Warehouse Management System (WMS). This system indicates in real time which products, how many pieces and from which location should be picked.
Picking methods
Depending on the order and volume, different methods are used:
Innovative technologies
Modern warehouses use technologies such as pick-to-light, voice picking or even robots and automatic shuttles. These increase speed and reduce error rates.
Quality control
After picking, orders are checked for correctness and completeness. This prevents errors and returns, which contributes directly to customer satisfaction.
Packing and shipping
After inspection, the goods go to the packing department, here they are prepared. This process can be combined with Value Added Services (VAS) such as labeling, bundling or personalization.
Traditionally, order picking was a manual process where employees gathered orders from the shelves. However, with the growth of e-commerce, just-in-time deliveries and international distribution, complexity has increased dramatically. Customers expect error-free and fast deliveries, while companies face seasonal peaks and fluctuating volumes. Without digitization and streamlined processes, order picking would quickly lead to errors, delays and higher costs.
Digital control via WMS
All orders are controlled through a Warehouse Management System (WMS). This system indicates in real time which products, how many pieces and from which location should be picked.
Picking methods
Depending on the order and volume, different methods are used:
Innovative technologies
Modern warehouses use technologies such as pick-to-light, voice picking or even robots and automatic shuttles. These increase speed and reduce error rates.
Quality control
After picking, orders are checked for correctness and completeness. This prevents errors and returns, which contributes directly to customer satisfaction.
Packing and shipping
After inspection, the goods go to the packing department, where they are prepared for transport. This process can be combined with Value Added Services (VAS) such as labeling, bundling or personalization.
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An international e-commerce player worked with Neele-Vat to optimize order picking in its warehouse. By switching to batch picking combined with pick-to-light technology, the error rate was reduced to 0.3%, while processing speed increased by 40%.
