order picking en · NOUN
Meanings
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(qualifier:logistics, uncountable, usually) The logistic process of collecting goods in a warehouse, etc.
The order picking function in many operations screams for improvement. In most companies pickers spend up to 60% or more of their time walking. Reducing this walking time will increase productivity.
2017 July 25, Wayne Teres, “5 Tips for Improving Picking Productivity”, in Multichanel Merchant, United States, archived from the original on 04 Sep 2025:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| order pickings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
picker-to-parts (picking methods) · parts-to-picker (picking methods) · order consolidation (picking methods) · pick-to-box (picking methods) · case picking (picking methods) · pick-to-cart (picking methods) · order streaming (picking methods) · batch picking (picking methods) · zone-batch-wave picking (picking methods) · e-picking (picking methods) · piece picking (picking methods) · cross-docking (picking methods) · pick-and-sort (picking methods) · sortation system (picking methods) · pick-to-tote (picking methods) · pick-by-vision (picking methods) · wave picking (picking methods) · pick-by-voice (picking methods) · pick-to-belt (picking methods) · kitting (picking methods) · zone-wave picking (picking methods) · multi-batch picking (picking methods) · sort-while-pick (picking methods) · zone picking (picking methods) · zone-batch picking (picking methods) · mobile scanner picking (picking methods) · cluster picking (picking methods) · waveless picking (picking methods) · pick-to-light (picking methods) · pallet picking (picking methods) · pick-to-order (picking methods)
Relateds
orderpicking · TMS · WMS · OMS · Order Picking · picker · stock-keeping unit