A warehouse picking method where workers collect items for multiple orders simultaneously using a wheeled cart with divided compartments or containers, each designated for a specific order. The picker follows an optimized route through the warehouse, placing each item into its corresponding order compartment as they encounter the required products.
This approach significantly improves picking efficiency by reducing travel time and consolidating multiple orders into a single picking tour. Rather than completing one order at a time, workers can fulfill 8-12 orders in a single trip through the warehouse, dramatically increasing productivity and reducing labor costs.
For example, a picker might load a cart with 10 separate totes, each labeled for different customer orders, then traverse the warehouse once to collect all required items for those orders. This method works particularly well for operations with smaller orders containing similar products, such as e-commerce fulfillment centers or pharmaceutical distribution facilities.
