Glossar

Order picking refers to the process of assembling goods in accordance with a customer order or production requirements. Its purpose is to ensure that the required items are provided in full and in the correct quantities for subsequent shipment or production.

Picking can be performed manually, semi-automatically, or fully automatically and is often supported by warehouse management and pick-by systems. Accurate master data entry and the unambiguous identification of items ensure error-free processes and short processing times. In modern logistics centers, picking is a key process for increasing efficiency, quality, and delivery reliability.

Practical example:
An automated warehouse system retrieves the items required for a customer order, while the warehouse management system directs employees along the optimal picking route.

See also: Goods Flow, Intralogistics, Master data entry, Material flow, Pick-by-Light, Pick-by-Voice, Warehouse Management System (WMS)