With the rapid development of the e-commerce industry, warehousing logistics as an important link in the supply chain, its efficiency directly affects the core competitiveness of enterprises. This paper takes the multi-picking process as an entry point to explore how to improve the efficiency of warehousing operations by optimizing the picking process to create more value for the enterprise.
Multiple picking process, that is, in the warehousing operation, the picking operation of multiple orders at the same time. This type of operation can effectively improve warehousing efficiency and reduce labor costs. However, in the actual operation process, there are many problems in the multi-picking process, such as irrational picking path, low operating efficiency. This paper will discuss the optimization strategy of multi-picking process from the following aspects.
Problems of multi-picking process
Unreasonable picking path: In the multi-picking process, if the picking path is unreasonable, the picking path is not reasonable. Multi-picking process, if the picking path is not properly planned, it is easy to cause employees to frequently go back and forth in the warehouse, which increases the operation time.
Inefficient operation: Due to the skill level of the employees and the aging of the equipment, the operation efficiency of the multi-picking process is often unsatisfactory.
Confused inventory management: poor inventory management in multi-picking processes can easily lead to out-of-stocks, wrong picks, and other problems, affecting order accuracy.
Low degree of informatization: some enterprises still rely on manual operation for multi-picking process, with low degree of informatization, making it difficult to realize refined management.
Multi-picking process optimization strategy
Optimization of picking paths
(1) Adoption of advanced path planning algorithms: Optimization of picking paths through the introduction of genetic algorithms, ant colony algorithms, and so on to reduce the walking distances of the employees in the warehouse. walking distance inside the warehouse.
(2) Implement the regional responsibility system: divide the warehouse into several regions, and designate a person in charge of each region to improve the picking efficiency.
Improve operational efficiency
(1) Enhance employee training: Improve employees' knowledge of multiple picking processes and enhance operational skills.
(2) Introduce automated equipment: use automatic sorters, conveyor belts, and other equipment to reduce the intensity of manual operation and improve operational efficiency.
Strengthening inventory management
(1) Implementing inventory classification management: classify inventory according to product attributes, sales, and other factors to improve inventory turnover.
(2) Establishment of inventory early warning mechanism: real-time monitoring of inventory status, and timely handling of abnormalities found.
Enhance the level of informationization
(1) Build a Warehouse Management System (WMS): automate order management, inventory management, and picking operations through the WMS, and improve the efficiency of operations.
(2) Introducing smart devices: Utilizing smart glasses, handheld terminals, and other devices to realize real-time data transmission and improve the level of informationization.
Multiple picking process optimization is the key link to improve warehousing efficiency. Enterprises should combine their own actual situation, starting from the picking path, operational efficiency, inventory management, information technology and other aspects, and constantly explore optimization strategies to improve the efficiency of warehousing operations and create more value for the enterprise. With the continuous progress of technology, multi-picking process optimization will bring broader development space for enterprises.
