Picking Overview

Introduction

Picking is a crucial warehouse operation that involves selecting and collecting specific commodities from their storage locations to fulfill orders. In CargoXplorer, this process is managed through Cargo Movement Orders of the Picking type.

When to Use Picking

• When preparing commodities for shipment
• To move items from storage to a staging area
• When consolidating items for an outbound order
• For inventory relocation within the warehouse

Understanding Picking in CargoXplorer

In CargoXplorer, Picking is implemented as a Cargo Movement Order Type. This approach allows for flexible and trackable movement of commodities within the warehouse.

Key Concepts

1. Cargo Movement Order: The main document that initiates and tracks the picking process.
2. Pick List: A detailed list of items to be picked, including their locations.
3. Picking Route: The optimized path for pickers to follow in the warehouse.

How to Create a Picking Order

1. Navigate to the Warehouse Operations module
2. Select "Create Cargo Movement Order"
3. Choose "Picking" as the Order Type
4. Fill in the following information:

Field	Description	Usage
Order Number	Unique identifier for the Picking Order	Automatically generated
Associated Shipment/Order	Link to the outbound shipment or customer order	Select from active orders
Picker	Employee responsible for the picking task	Select from available warehouse staff
Priority	Urgency of the picking task	Choose from predefined priority levels
Pick Date/Time	When the picking should occur	Set the date and time for the task

5. Add commodities to be picked:

Field	Description	Usage
Commodity	Item to be picked	Select from available inventory
Quantity	Amount to be picked	Enter the required quantity
Source Location	Where the item is stored	Automatically populated, can be adjusted
Destination Location	Where to move the picked item	Usually a staging area or packing station

6. Generate the Pick List and Picking Route
7. Save and initiate the Picking Order

Picking Process Workflow

1. Order Creation: A Picking Order is generated, usually triggered by an outbound shipment or customer order.
2. Pick List Generation: CargoXplorer creates a detailed list of items to be picked, including their warehouse locations.
3. Route Optimization: The system suggests an efficient picking route to minimize travel time in the warehouse.
4. Picking Execution: Warehouse staff follows the pick list and route to collect items.
5. Confirmation: As items are picked, staff confirms the pick in CargoXplorer, usually via mobile devices.
6. Completion: Once all items are picked, the Picking Order is marked as complete.
7. Inventory Update: CargoXplorer automatically updates inventory levels and item locations.

Best Practices

• Use mobile devices with barcode scanning for real-time picking updates
• Implement wave picking for efficient handling of multiple orders
• Regularly review and optimize your warehouse layout based on picking data
• Use cycle counting in conjunction with picking to maintain inventory accuracy
• Train pickers on the most efficient methods for using CargoXplorer during the picking process

Use Cases

1. E-commerce Fulfillment: Picking individual items from various locations to fulfill online orders.
2. Consolidated Shipments: Collecting multiple items for a single large shipment.
3. Cross-Docking: Picking items for immediate transfer to an outbound shipment without long-term storage.
4. Inventory Relocation: Moving items to more optimal locations based on picking frequency.

Related Topics

By effectively using the Picking functionality in CargoXplorer, you can streamline your warehouse operations, reduce errors, and improve overall efficiency in your order fulfillment process.