DEFINITION
What is Order Picking?
Order picking is a critical process in warehouse and distribution operations, where employees or automated systems select items from their storage locations to fulfill customer orders. This process involves retrieving the correct quantities of products from various storage areas, assembling them, and preparing them for packaging and shipping. Order picking system is considered a crucial aspect that ensures the efficient and accurate selection of the appropriate products, ultimately leading to prompt order fulfillment and increased customer satisfaction. Different picking methods and technologies can be employed, such as batch picking, zone picking, wave picking, and more, depending on the specific needs of the warehouse and the volume of orders to be processed.