15 BEST PRACTICES TO FOLLOW ABOUT PICK AND PACK

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1. Setting up the process and work culture right:

When the process is in place it iseasy for on job workers tofollow from step one till thework is done. It is also essentialbetween employer andemployee to have an open andcandid relationship tocommunicate better, work insync and for success of theorganization.

2. Reckon on system verification machine:

The standard operating procedures(SOP’s) should be designed todouble check in each stage to zero inthe errors and to collect the data likeuser id, quantity, item, countinginventory etc.

3. Envisage different strategy for storage:

Different options for storage will boost expertise within warehouse. For instance,Slotting will reduce accidents, product damage and congestion drastically. It may alsoenhance storage intensity. Timely review on storage strategy will help to makechanges as per the seasonal demand and align the warehouse practice.

4. Post/ Display Picking rates of employees:

Coming back to the valuableresource – employees,Displaying or simply postingreal time picking rates ofindividuals or group ofemployees will certainlyencourage healthy competitionand greater atonement bybeing the best.

5. Weigh! Weigh! And do it every time:

It is not necessary to measure and weighevery single order and stock keeping unit(SKU), But large number of orders shouldbe weighed with verification software forweighing and weigh scale. As the expertsfrom the industry too say “Things that arequantifiable should be measured”.

6. Error free Documentation:

Wrong set of papers with wrong orders is a common error in most of the organizationwith piles of documents to be managed holding huge number of orders. The mishaps andthe number of labor involved in this process is dramatic. Using software or gadgetsdesigned specially to scan or insert the documents like catalogues, flyers, coupons andinstructions within fraction of seconds can ensure error free documentation.

7. Voice Picking:

Voice picking is a practice and comes inpicture when large number of SKU’s are inthe shelves. The audio directs the operatoror the picker to the right location andcorrect quantity. The quantity and the SKUare then verified by the picker. This practicefrees up the worker’s hand and alsoincreases the accuracy level.

8. Visual checking/ Scanning:

This technology has been in the industryfor a while now, however, in today’s timethe cost and the accuracy of thispractice are increased dramatically. Thesystem looks inside the boxes of pickeditems and recognizes each SKU in thatsequence. It also verifies the accuracy,allowing the checker to review lesserorders resulting in lesser labor.

9. Follow different methods for order picking

Zone picking: Where the picker is assigned aspecific zone and only recognizes pickingorder within the zone.

Batch picking: The picker picks multipleorders simultaneously minimizing trips toeach location.

Wave picking: in this process, all the zonesare picked at the same time and the itemsare later segregated and consolidated as perthe order or shipment.

10. Eliminate walking for error free picking:

On an average it is said, Order picker spends 60 per cent of the time in walking or movingthe product around. Adding workstations with power and having automated systems canreduce travel time and save energy of the pickers. A less tired individual is less prone toerrors.

11. Planning in advance:

Following the practice of defining pick andpack orders in advance like what process arewe going to use can help smoothen themovement. Organizing, directing, utilizationand planning in advance for every order willtremendously increase the staff performance.

12. Use Pick and Put light indicators:

Pick to light and put to light indicators are very cost effective methods. Items aredelivered to the operator at a comfortable height and the lights tell/direct theoperator as to how many times the item is to be picked and put into the correctorder. These technologies can be implemented in various processes and reduceerrors drastically.

13. Automate sensibly and only when it is required:

Earlier the automated systems that were used in aparticular business or industry are now applicablefor multiple other business as well. Roboticapplications were once used only in manufacturingparticularly in welding automotive. The sametechnology is now applicable and affordable inpicking and packing too. However, at what stagedoes your business need to go the automationway, is something that cannot be generalized..

14. Persistent Training:

Training is not a onetime processwhere the new employees are taughtfor a particular period. Trainingneeds to be conducted again andagain. Training should be designedto update the skill and ensure theprocess is always in mind. Staffstrained on safety measures are lesslikely to have accidents.

15. Standard Packaging system:

Packers at packing station should devote time in giving the customer’s order a special touch. But would it be viable tofluctuate packaging of each order? Probably not. It is not a constant requirement to decide on size of box and wrapfor every order. Predetermined package in different sizes to fit the products, without being over-sized or oddlyshaped is the best practice. This will save time during the process and also money on shipping costs as well.

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