{"id":3628,"date":"2025-11-11T10:29:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T09:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/derda.p3group.de\/glossar\/kommissionierung\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T12:20:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T11:20:28","slug":"order-picking","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/derda.de\/en\/glossary\/order-picking\/","title":{"rendered":"Order picking"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Fundamentals and How It Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Order picking is a central component of warehouse logistics. It involves retrieving items from shelves or storage locations, assembling them according to orders, and preparing them for shipping or further processing.<\/p>\n<p>Order picking methods:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Single order picking:<\/strong> Each order is processed individually.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Batch picking:<\/strong> Multiple orders are processed simultaneously.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chaotic storage:<\/strong> Items are stored without fixed locations, with software assigning the optimal storage place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick-by-Voice \/ Pick-by-Light:<\/strong> Automated systems assist staff in selecting the correct items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Benefits of Order Picking<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increases accuracy in order fulfillment.<\/li>\n<li>Reduces lead times and delivery delays.<\/li>\n<li>Optimizes warehouse processes and resource utilization.<\/li>\n<li>Supports cost control and efficiency in the supply chain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Prone to errors in manual picking.<\/li>\n<li>High time and personnel requirements in complex warehouses.<\/li>\n<li>Need for digital systems for inventory control and order tracking.<\/li>\n<li>Adaptation to fluctuating order volumes and seasonal peaks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Importance in Modern Logistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Order picking is crucial for customer satisfaction, as errors in this process directly impact delivery accuracy and service levels. Modern warehouse management and automation systems enable efficient and error-free order fulfillment, reduce costs, and enhance the performance of warehouses and distribution centers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-3628","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/derda.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/3628","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/derda.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/derda.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/glossary"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/derda.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/3628\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3638,"href":"https:\/\/derda.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/glossary\/3628\/revisions\/3638"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/derda.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3628"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}