Parallel Picking
Multiple picking orders are processed simultaneously to increase efficiency and reduce throughput times.
Purpose
Parallel picking shortens throughput time by having multiple pickers work simultaneously on a split order. Multiple picking documents are created, which must later be consolidated in packaging.
Prerequisites
- Warehouse shipment.
- Available inventory.
Input | Output
| Input | Output |
|---|---|
| Warehouse shipment with multiple lines | Parallel processed picking documents, consolidated packaging |
Setup
- WMS Teams with picking teams configured.
Roles
- Picker: Carries out parallel picking.
- Warehouse planner / warehouse manager: Controls order release.
Documents
- Source documents: sales orders, transfer orders, purchase credit memos.
- Picking documents: Order split into multiple partial documents.
- Warehouse shipment documents: Final documentation of the warehouse shipment.
Process Flow
Steps
Create picking documents
- Open warehouse shipment planning.
- New document > New warehouse document.
- Mark picking documents > Release.
MDE login
- Open A4 Picking.
- Access the released picking documents.
Carry out picking
- Scan items as specified by the document.
- Pickers working in parallel record their assigned lines.
Packaging and completion
- Consolidation of partial documents in packaging (A5 Packaging).
- Finalize packaging and post warehouse shipment.
Variants
| Variant | Description |
|---|---|
| Document-oriented parallel picking | Each picker processes their own partial document. |
| Multiple employees in one picking document | Simultaneous processing of different lines. |
| Parallel picking via MDE devices | Fully mobile with A4 Picking. |
Hinweis
Parallel picking requires subsequent consolidation in packaging, as multiple pickers have collected goods for the same order. SIEVERS WMS merges the partial quantities using the consolidation number.