title = "Order Picking Strategies and Methods"

content = """
Order picking represents the highest labor cost in most distribution centers.
Efficient picking strategies balance speed, accuracy, and productivity while
minimizing travel time and handling costs.

**Picking Methods:** Single-order picking processes one order at a time,
providing high accuracy but lower productivity. Batch picking combines multiple
orders for the same aisle, reducing travel time. Zone picking divides the
warehouse into areas with dedicated pickers, enabling parallel processing.

**Wave Planning:** Group orders by due time, shipping method, or destination.
Morning waves handle time-sensitive orders, afternoon waves process bulk
shipments. Wave planning optimizes labor utilization and equipment deployment
throughout the shift.

**Pick Path Optimization:** Traveling salesman algorithms minimize picker
travel distance. Slotting optimization places high-velocity items in golden
zones near shipping areas. Carousel and automated storage systems bring items
to pickers, eliminating travel time entirely.

**Technology Integration:** Voice-directed picking provides hands-free
instructions, improving safety and productivity. Pick-to-light systems use
LED indicators to guide pickers to correct locations. RFID and barcode scanning
ensure accuracy and provide real-time inventory updates.

**Performance Metrics:** Measure lines per hour, orders per hour, and picking
accuracy rates. Track walking distance and time spent on value-added activities.
Use metrics to identify training needs and process improvement opportunities.
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