An efficient picking and packing process is essential for ensuring that orders are filled accurately and shipped on time. But what exactly are picking and packing? Let's discuss them both now.
Order Picking
Warehouse order picking is the process of retrieving items from your warehouse inventory to fulfill customer orders. In other words, it's selecting the products that need to be shipped. This usually involves a worker going through the shelves and selecting the items to be packed. This can be done manually or with the help of automated systems, such as conveyor belts or robots. When done manually, picking is often the most time-consuming and labor-intensive part of warehouse operations.
The Packing Process
Once items have been picked from the warehouse, they can be brought to the packing station where they will be prepared for shipment. The first step at the packing station is often to print out a packing slip, which lists all of the items that need to be packed.
Items are typically wrapped in Bubble Wrap or other protective material. They are then placed in a box, which is sealed and labeled with the packing slip. The shipping label is then attached to the box and it's ready to be shipped out.