Inner Flow 2nd Unit

Prof. Dr.-Ing.
Bernd Noche
Picking systems:
Introduction and overview
Fakultät für Ingenieurwissenschaften Telefon: 0203 379-2785

Abteilung Maschinenbau Telefax: 0203 379-3048
Transportsysteme und -logistik E-Mail: bernd.noche@uni-due.de
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47058 Duisburg
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Picking systems: Introduction and overview
Terms and definitions
Logistical processes
Logistical processes or performances in the narrow sense:
Transport (intrnal and external)
Turnover (Storage and retrieval, loading and unloading)
Storage (chaotic or fixed-location storage)
Order picking (order picking)
Can be charakterized as
Bridging space (transport)
Bridging time (storage)
Change in the arrangement (picking) of objects.
Logistical processes or performances in the broader sense

Production (often also in the narrow sense), procurement, service.
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Logistic objects
Real assets (substantial)
Merchandise, foodstuffs, consumer goods,
raw materials, primary or semi-finished products, finished products,
production and equipment
Waste
Persons (physical)
Passengers
Informationen (immaterial)
Orders, information
Depending on logistics objects one distinguishes

(Real assets)Freight logistic
Logistics of passenger traffic
I&C - Logistics
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Logistic system
Supports the performance of logistic processes
It has the structure of a network consisting of a number

of sources and sinks, which are interconnected by transport links
and institutions.
Processes in the logistic system form a flow
Flow of goods
Passenger flow
Information flow
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Specialized logistic systems

Turnover, storage and order picking systems
For the purpose of ensuring the flow of goods within institutions

(Such as logistics centers, terminals) between or at different stations
(e.g., goods receipt and goods issue, high-bay warehouse)
Transport systems
Serve pure space bridging within or between institutions.

Consist of transportation networks and nodes.
Production systems
Model structures for production and transformation processes of goods.

Picking systems: Introduction and overview 6
Tasks of distribution logistics
Sales planning, disposal und requisition notes
Order processing
Storage
Order picking
Packing and dispatch
Transport planning
Distribution
Storage & Packing & Transport &

Order picking
Provision Dispatch Delivery
Order processing
Source: Distributionslogistik, D. Matausek

The term „order picking“
Order picking is the assembly of specific subsets of a provided total amount

due to given demand information (VDI-R 3590).
• Subsets = Articles
• Total amount = Assortment
• Demand informationen = Order
During order picking a transformation occurs from a storage-specific in a

consumption-specific state.
Basic functions of order picking
Provision of goods in privsion units

Locomotion of the picker to the provision place
Removal of the required quantity of goods from the provision units
Delivery in containers, on a conveyor system or on a transport device
Consolidation of containers or goods at a gathering place
Loading provion places with replenishment
Provision of goods
A distinction must be:
 Static Provision:
Fixed storage space allocation at a particular storage location of the

Picking warehouse..
Name: „Man to goods“.
 Dynamic Provision:
Removing the goods from a particular unit warehouse to a

picking place outside the pallet rack.
Manual or automatic by roboters,
Name: „Goods to man“.
„Man to Goods“
„Man to goods“
Applicability:
Removals are possible without support,

Many lines per order (n > 10),
Short lead times are required
‚Processing of rush orders is required.
Advantages: Disadvantages:
All articles are in direct access, No optimal design of the

Shorter average order lead times, work place is possible,
Processing of rush orders Major replenishment problems,
Flexible to strongly varying Because of considerable travel time
requirements. slices lower picking performance.
„Man to goods“
Statistic provision of articles in the small parts storing shelving,

Picking principle: Man to goods,
Two-dimensional locomotion by rack feeder,
Picking location with fix bin location assignment.
Quelle: Heinrich Martin „Transport- und Lagerlogistik“, Viewegs Fachbücher der Technik, 2000
„Man to goods“
The unit load flow rack belongs to the picking facilities

according to the principle "Man to goods".
The system works on the "FIFO" principle, ie, what is first

stored, will also be removed first.
The main advantages of the system are in time savings by

reducing the picking paths, the higher utilization of the
available space by eliminating unnecessary aisles and in the
reduction of picking errors by the clear and compact
presentation of the goods.
„Goods to man“
Applicability :
Removals only with support,

Few lines per order (n < 10),
Long lead times up to several hours are allowed,
No rush orders,
Consistently high utilization.
Advantages: Disadvantages:
Optimal design of the Only a few articles in access,

removal stations Longer average order lead times
Use of removal support Little flexibility to strongly
(e.g. rackfeeder) possible, fluctuating demands.
Easy removal of empty
Loading equipment.
„Goods to man“
„Goods to man“
Dynamic provision of articles in front of the pallet rack with automatic rack feeder
Picking principle: Goods to man,
One-dimensional Locomotion at picking place,
Unit warehouse with free choice of bin location at return transfer of the articles.
Quelle: Heinrich Martin „Transport- und Lagerlogistik“, Viewegs Fachbücher der Technik, 2000
„Goods to man“
Horizontal carousels are dynamic storage systems,

where the principle “Goods to man” is realized by
horizontal peripheral support units.
With horizontal carousels goods, pallets, iron-barred

boxes, etc. are stored on peripheral support units
and provided at the removal area.
Thereby single carousel storage systems are strung

together directly without aisles and therewith without
space loss. They offer a cost-saving, efficient
provision system for simultaneous picking and
storing. In the removal area the operator has parallel
access to multiple shelf units.
Picking place in front of the small-parts warehouse of Fa. Knapp
Picking performances up tos 800 Pos/h

Information system
Information
system
Giving a
Collecting Preparing Passing
receipt
Quelle: ABConsults
Information system
A distinction must be:
Collecting
The order, so a customer's order, may be in writing, by phone or online.

Each order will therefore lead to a picking and therewith to a delivery.
With the collection of data in the computer the willingness to supply is checked
and the preparation is initiated.
Quelle: ABConsults
Information system
Preparing
The data such as storage location, type of packaging, warnings, etc.

are collected. Orders can be prepared batch-wise or in real-time
mode. Unlike the real-time processing (real-time mode) in which the orders
are prepared immediately upon receipt, the orders with batch-wise processin
will be collected and processed in batches .
The picking orders can be ordered according to different criteria:
Type of order (normal, urgent, date)

Mode of dispatch (air, train, express, courier)
Order positions (in order to shorten the travel time)
FiFo principle (at first articles with the earliest storage date)
Source: ABConsults
Information system
Passing
per document: requires a high reading effort and often leads to errors
Paperless Picking: made in the online procedure. The corresponding data
are transmitted to the picker visually, acoustically or by radio
(pick-by-light, pick-by-Voice, RFID).
In optical communications, the picking data are transmitted infrared or

radio-controlled to a small terminal with display and bar code reader.
For acustic data transmission the picker has a head-Set on.
The latest technology is the RFID technology (Radio Frequency Identification).

Instead of a bar code there is a transporder on the articles consisting of
a database and an antenna, which can be read and respectively also can
be described by the RFID devices.
Quelle: ABConsults
Information system
Giving a receipt
After the removal the picker gives a receipt for the single positions
or for the whole picking order.
In the online process by scanning the singl positions or by voice input

to the computer system
in the off-line process by ticking off or deleting the position on

the picking document.
Quelle: ABConsults
Locomotion of the picker

Locomotion only occurs with the static provision of the articles. It contains
all movements of the picker from the order acceptance to the removal point
In order to transport the picked goods to the goods issue.
A distinction has to be made:
One-dimensional locomotion
The collector moves in a coordinate direction within the rack aisle
either on foot or by using a horizontal picker.
(e.g., horizontal carousels)
Two-dimensional locomotion
The movement occurs in two coordinate directions.
The picking occurs by the help of a rack feeder or
with a vertical picker. (e.g. Paternoster).
Removal of goods
The removal includes all activities to remove the collected articles

from the provision unit according to the order.
It has to be distinguished:
Manual Removal
Corresponds to the removal by hand or with mechanical support
made by the collector
Automatic Removal
corresponds to the removal by a picking machine/robot.
Delivering goods
The delivery of the collected articles of an order includes all activities of passing.
Central delivery
Passing of the picking bin or pallet as impure load unit
e. g. to an inspection and packing station.
Decentral delivery
Passing of the picked articles at several locations.
Technical sub-systems in order picking
Basic function Technical picking systems
Provision static / MtG dynamic / GtM
Locomotion One-dimensional Two-dimensional One-dimensional Two-dimensional
Removal manual mechanic manual mechanic manual mechanic manual mechanic

decentral
decentral
decentral
decentral
decentral
decentral
decentral
decentral
central
central
central
central
central
central
central
central
Delivery
Examples of technically designed picking systems
Schematic diagram of a Schematic diagram of a

picking system with: picking system with:
static provision, static provision,
one-dimensional locomtion, one-dimensional locomtion
manual removal, manual removal,
central delivery decentral delivery
Order related picking from open front bins

Order related picking with passing principle


static provision, static provision,

two-dimensional locomtion, two-dimensional locomtion
manual removal, manual removal,
central delivery decentral delivery
Two-dimensional picking with decentral delivery


static provision, dynamic provision,

two-dimensional locomtion, one-dimensional locomotion,
mecanical removal, manual removal,
decentraler delivery centraler delivery
Order picking with automatic removal

High bay racking with stacker crane

Order picking with dynamic provision in the paternoster

Basic functions and their alternative possibilities for realization

Locomotion
two-dimensional one-dimensional
decentral
manual
Removal
Delivery
mechanic
central
static dynamic
Provision
Elements of picking systems
Picking system
Organization
Picking Means of transport Picking order

Human being
location
Storage function Replenishment supply Replenishment personnel External customer
Presence order
Zoning Locomotion Gripping
Part of a
Internal/external Supply and Removal Consolidation of orders customer order
reserve storage
Consolidation of Control Internal
Locomotion order parts collective order
Warehouse type Disposal
Material flow connection
Picking location
Presence is fulfilled, when the stored articles are a subject of a picking order
Due to the characteristics of the articles to be stored, of the order or customer

structure bearing zones are established, that only contain parts of the complete
assortment
Internal picking location is a separate unit that is connected with the reserve
storage, in contrast the external picking location is completely separated
from the reserve storage
In the warehouse organization two variants are distinguished: fixed or chaotic

warehouse organization. In the fixed warehouse organization each article is
assigned to a fixed location on the basis of a certain criterion, in contrast
in chaotic storage the bin location of each article changes all the time.
Warehouse types of the picking location: Ground bearing, high-bay racking,

Lower shelf storage, peripheral and flow rack storage
Means of transport
Transport process by persons, by means of transport or by automatic unit,

Horizontal picker for the procedure of one-dimensional locomotion.
Vertical picker for the procedure of two-dimensional locomotion.
Tasks of means of transport:
Supply of replenishment supply to the picking system,

Support of the human being in the performance oh his tasks,
Feed and carry-off of storage and picking bins in systems with
dynamich provision,
Delivery of the pickes order parts respectively orders.
Means of transport in order picking
Persons with means of Automatic units,

Human being
transport Robots
Non-driven
Motorized means of transport
means of transport
• Continuous conveyor Continuous

Discontinuous conveyors
- Conveyor belt conveyors
- Roller conveyor
Horizontal
• Roller conveyor picker
Vertical picker
• Discontinuous conveyor • Belt conveyor
- Picking trolley Rail free Rail-bound
• Elevating ground conveyors ground conveyors
- Hand pallet truck
transporter
- Forks • Picker with • Rack feeder for
removable picking
- Table
control station • Stacker crane
• Picking stacker
• AGV
Source: Heinrich Martin „Transport- und Lagerlogistik“, Viewegs Fachbücher der Technik, 2000
Examples for means of transport for order picking
Roller conveyors are supplied with galvanized

steel wheels or plastic wheels .
They come in various web widths from 300-600 mm

for plastic wheels and up to 800 mm for steel
wheels. The rollers are maintenance-free.
Picking and distribution facilities

Rack feeders
Technical Data:
Lifting capacity: 240 kg

Lifting speed: up to 20 m/min
Driving speed: up to 80 m/min
Elektric connection: 5,5 kW
Maximum stack height: 10 m
For the fast storage an removal from stock of pallets and for picking:
Vehicle model with removable cabin
high stiffness of the mast construction

Driver's seat for standing and sitting service
Tiltable control desk according to driver position
Rotatable pushing fork for load bearing capacity and decrease in load
directly from the ground
Horizontal pickers
EFS High rack stacker with rotatable fork
Stacking in small aisles without turning. Stacking and

removing in a straight line with the rotatable and
laterally adjustable fork. It therefore requires much
less aisle width than conventional forklifts or reach
trucks. Comfortable cab with clearly arranged
controls and instruments.
Spezifikationen: EFV
Lifting capacity Up to 1500 kg
Height of stroke Up to 11 m
Rail guide standard
Traction battery 24V or 80V

Vertical pickers
The Jungheinrich vertical picker, type ECP, is the ideal vehicle
for picking in the first up to the third level. The platform and
load section can be lifted together. The cantilever device design
enables the longitudinal and lateral gathering of different loading
equipment from the ground. The powerful shunt drive provides a
high handling capacity. An additional stroke of either 750 mm or
820 mm as an option enables to store the goods in ergono-
mically favorable height.
Vertical picker MODO 2
Lifting capacity: 1.000 kg,

MOSFET pulse contact control for driving and lifting,
LCD Multi-function display,
two-hand operating when working in narrow aisles,
Release breaking with energy recovery,
Power steering,
Rail or inductive guide on demand,
Numerous gear final check systems available.
Human being
Three hierarchical levels have to be distinguished:
Planning level (organizatorial tasks)

Control and monitoring level
Physical processing
On the planning level the integration of the picking system into the
the company as a whole is being pushed.
This includes the following tasks:
Personnel planning and control (shift models)

Coordination with the requirements of the downstream areas
Determination of order sequences to achieve a uniform and high
utilization of the single picking areas.
Quelle: Chridtoph Schulte, „Logistik“, Verlag Vahlen, 1999

Human being
Teh control and monitoring level contains the following functions:
Starting the order processing,

Execution of response,
Check for completeness,
Processing of troubles in the picking process,
Control of work progress.
Physical processing:
Inventory control and solution for replenishment,

Feeding (storage of replenishment quantity in the respective shelves),
Processing of picking (gripping),
Consolidation of order parts,
Packaging operations and preparation of response documents,
Delivery to downstream operational areas.
Picking order
Three possibilities of transformation of customer oders in picking orders:
Customer order is added to storage-specific data. Prerequisite:

sequential picking, i. e. positions of the picking order are successively executed.
In parallel picking in several storage zones there will be a splitting of the

customer order. Partial orders have to be generated that only get order positions
of a specific zone. Thereby higher picking performances and lower cycle times
are achieved.
In order to increase the whole daily scope of picked articles or to decrease

relative travel times customer orders are summarized and internal collective
orders are generated. Thereby several orders are processed simultaneously.
Organizational system
Organizational
system
Single zone or Serial or Transfer of picks

Removal for one
multi-zone parallel article by article
or several orders
goods provision workflow or order by order
Zones
With a single zone goods provision the total positions of an order are
within one storage zone. With a multi-zone goods provision
the positions are, e.g. because of their different attributes,
in different storage zones.
For organizing a picking system it has to be decided, wether the goods are
gripped directly in the warehouse or wether to set up an own picking location.
In this case the continuous replenishment of the picking location from the ware-
house has to be ensured.
In practical picking takes place on a shelf in the lower two levels,

While the replenishment is located in the upper levels.
Removal
Single-tier picking:
If the goods are removed from shelf only for one order
Two or multi-tier picking:
If the goods are removed simultaneously for serveral orders and

are assigned to the respective orders. For it can also be used
efficient sorting systems.
Order cycle
Serial order cycle:
if one order is completely processed by one picker
Parallel order cycle:
if one order is simultaneously processed by several pickers

Organizatorial sub-systems of order picking
Einzelaufträge
Single orders Einzelaufträge
Single orders
nacheinander
successive parallel
parallel
Kunde F
Aufträge Kunde E Stk. Kunde F
Kunde D Stk. 10 Aufträge Kunde E Stk.
Kunde C Stk. 10 10 Kunde D Stk. 10
Kunde B Stk. 12 10 10 Kunde C Stk. 10 10
Kunde A Stk. 10 25 5 3 Kunde B Stk. 12 10 10
Pos.Bez. Stk. 11 8 7 5 Kunde A Stk. 10 25 5 3
1 Aktenordner A3 10 5 11 1 Pos.Bez. Stk. 11 8 7 5
2 Papier A4, 20g 10 12 3 1 Aktenordner A3 10 5 11 1
3 Locher, groß 10 2 2 Papier A4, 20g 10 12 3
3 Locher, groß 10 2
4 Hüllen, Klarsicht A4 3
4 Hüllen, Klarsicht A43
KundeA
Pickliste Pickliste Pickliste

Kunde A Kunde A Kunde A
KundeA Pos. 1,4,6 Pos. 2, 3 Pos. 5, 7
KundeA KundeA KundeA

Lager II
Lager III
Lager I
Lager I Lager II Lager III
KundeA KundeA KundeA
KundeA
KundeA
Pos. 1, 4, 6 Pos. 2, 3 Pos. 5, 7
Packerei + Kontrolle Packerei + Kontrolle Auftragszusammenführung

Auftrag -Kunde A- Auftrag -Kunde A- Auftrag -Kunde A-
KundeA
Versand Versand
Kunde A
Order-oriented, serial picking

without hand-over points:

in this method the single orders are pro-
cessed successively by the same picker.
Picker A processes the total order by his
own and passes through all storage zones.
with hand-over points :

For order Z removes Picker A the articles
from storage zone 1 and passes the order
and the removed articles to Picker B, who
removes the corresponding articles from
storage zone 2 and passes it to Picker C,
etc. With this method the order runs
successively through the storage zones.
Picking methods
Order-orientied, parallel picking:
With this method an order is separated into partial orders that are again
devided by storage zones. Picking of different orders can now be done
simultaneously in the single storage zones (parallel). After picking, the partial
orders are combined into a complete order.
Picking methods
Serial-oriented, parallel picking:
With this method the received orders are combined to a series. Each day,
several series can be formed. In the 1. picking step the single order positions
within a series are assigned to the different storage zones. A certain article that
is contained in several orders can be removed as collective withdrawal for
these orders. In the 2. picking step all articles that have been removed from the
different storage zones are again assigned to the single orders.
Order-orientes picking with series creation

Organizatorial sub-systems of picking

Auftragsserien
Order series Auftragsserien
Order series
nacheinander
successive parallel
parallel
Kunde F
Kunde F Aufträge Kunde E Stk.
Aufträge Kunde E Stk. Kunde D Stk. 10
Kunde D Stk. 10 Kunde C Stk. 10 10
Kunde C Stk. 10 10 Kunde B Stk. 12 10 10
Kunde B Stk. 12 10 10 Kunde A Stk. 10 25 5 3
Kunde A Stk. 10 25 5 3 Pos.Bez. Stk. 11 8 7 5
Pos.Bez. Stk. 11 8 7 5 1 Aktenordner A3 10 5 11 1
1 Aktenordner A3 10 5 11 1 2 Papier A4, 20g 10 12 3
2 Papier A4, 20g 10 12 3 EDV 3 Locher, groß 10 2
3 Locher, groß 10 2 4 Hüllen, Klarsicht A43
Serie 1 EDV
Kunde A+B Serie 3
Serie 2Kunde
Kunde
Serie 1 E+F Serie 1 Serie 1 Serie 1
Kunde C+D Kunde A+B Kunde A+B Kunde A+B
Pos. 1, 4, 6 Pos. 2, 3 Pos. 5, 7
A+B

Serie 1 Serie 1 Serie 1
Serie 1
Kunde A+B
Packerei + Kontrolle
Auftrag -Kunde A- Pos. 1, 4, 6 Pos. 2, 3 Pos. 5, 7
Auftrag Auftragssammelregal
Kunde A Auftrag Auftrag Serie 1Serie 2Serie 3
Auftrag Kunde B Kunde A A
Kunde B Packerei + Kontrolle
C
Auftrag -Kunde A+B B E
D
F
KundeA KundeB
KundeA KundeB
Versand
Versand
Organizatorial sub-systems of picking

Two-tier
Zweistufig Zweistufig
Two-tier
article-oriented
artikelorientiert artikelorientiert
article-oriented
successive
nacheinander parallel
parallel Kunde F
Kunde F Aufträge Kunde E Stk.
Artikelliste 3 Kunde D Stk. 10
Aufträge Kunde E Stk.
Artikelliste 2 Stk. Kunde D Stk. 10 Kunde C Stk. 10 10
Artikelliste 1 Stk. Kunde C Stk. 10 10 Kunde B Stk. 12 10 10
Pos.Bez. Stk. Kunde B Stk. 12 10 10 Kunde A Stk. 10 25 5 3
1 Aktenordner A3 10
2 Papier A4, 20g 10
EDV Kunde A Stk. 10 25 5 3
Pos.Bez. Stk. 11 8 7 5
Pos.Bez. Stk. 11 8 7 5
1 Aktenordner A3 10 5 11 1
1 Aktenordner A3 10 5 11 1 2 Papier A4, 20g 10 12 3
2 Papier A4, 20g 10 12 3 3 Locher, groß 10 2
3 Locher, groß 10 2 4 Hüllen, Klarsicht A43
Artikelliste 1
EDV
Artikelliste 1
Artikelliste 1 Artikelliste 2 Artikelliste 3

Pos.Bez. Stk. Pos.Bez. Stk. Pos.Bez. Stk.
1 Aktenordner A3 10 1 Locher, groß 10 1 Umschlag, A5 10
2 Papier A4, 20g 10 2 Hüllen, Klarsicht A43 2 Stehordner 10
Artikelliste 1
Artikelliste 1
Artikelliste 1 Artikelliste 2 Artikelliste 3
Sorter
Auftrag Auftrag
Sorter
Kunde B Kunde A
Packerei + Kontrolle Auftrag Auftrag
Auftrag -Kunde A+B Kunde B Kunde A
Packerei + Kontrolle
Auftrag -Kunde A+B
KundeA KundeB KundeA KundeB
Versand Versand
Article-oriented picking rack (car)

Article-oriented picking
Order consolidation by an automatic sorting system
Sorter chute and packing place at 2-step picking

Morphology of the picking systems

Material flow
Picker goes to goods Goods come to picker
Provision
(static) (dynamic)
one-dimensional two-dimensional one-dimensional two-dimensional Locomotion
manual automatic manual automatic manual automatic manual automatic Removal
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Voucherless picking
Vourcherless picking represents a possibility to partially automize the picking

process equipment catalog. This is done by stationary or mobile data terminals.
The vourcherless picking achieves:
a high picking performance through direct indication of removal quantities

per article under removal point,
a low error rate, since neither picking lists can be interchanged nor reading
errors because of lines mistakes can occur,
a current representation of the picking process by online-connection

to the inventory control computerr.
Voucherless picking
Static systems Mobile systems
Query-reply Human being Ground conveyor

Display systems systems with terminal with terminal
Shows article and Showing Display system Display system

quantity at the
storage shelf Giving a receipt Query-reply system Query-reply system
Error message
Replenishment
demand
Source: Heinrich Martin „Transport- und Lagerlogistik“, Viewegs Fachbücher der Technik, 2000
Pick-by-Light
In this process on a computer-controlled display of the next removal station the relevant
information for picking such as order number and quantity to be removed are shown. After
performing the operation the picker gives a receipt per keyboard and attends to the next
signalized station.
Functional process pick by light
1 Display of shelf with confirmation
2 automatic bin identification
3 Display of section
4 Display of removal quantity
5 Bin transport
6 Picked order bin

Pick-by-Voice
The picker is instructed by voice command through a headset (headphones with
microphone), which is connected via cable to a transmitter attached to a belt, which
communicates via radio frequency with the system. The for the system required software
translates the data into language. The picker confirms the executed removals in each case
per voice entry via microphone. The software that retransforms the voice entry into data
records correspondingly in the warehouse management system.
Mobile data collection

Voice Picking
WLAN for a fork lift control system
The picking oders will be sent wirelessly via WLAN to the mobile terminals . The warehouse man
records the article or storage shelf number per barcode scanner. A completed order
will be confirmed by him on the device . The status of orders can be permanently monitored
in real time. The use of bar codes avoids errors. Incorrect codes are not accepted by the system.
For recording mobile hand sets or, for the operation on fork lifts, vehicle terminals with
embedded bar code scanner are suitable.
Online communication in the warehouse
Fork lift control Mobile terminals

Systems for voucherless picking

Technical data:
6 to 12 bin or carton storing positions
Terminal for order processing
Barcode-Scanner pistol
Display for the picking order quantity
for each bin or carton storage position
Acknowledgement key for each bin
or carton storage position
Power supply 48 VDC
Data transmission via radio or
alternatively via infrared
Typical areas of application:

Voucherless picking of small parts or
small quantities per order
Picking areas with highly fluctuating
workload

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Terms and definitions

Logistical processes or performances in the broader sense

Terms and definitions

Depending on logistics objects one distinguishes

Terms and definitions

Supports the performance of logistic processes

It has the structure of a network consisting of a number

Processes in the logistic system form a flow

Terms and definitions

Specialized logistic systems

For the purpose of ensuring the flow of goods within institutions

Serve pure space bridging within or between institutions.

Model structures for production and transformation processes of goods.

Tasks of distribution logistics

Sales planning, disposal und requisition notes

Packing and dispatch

Storage & Packing & Transport &

Source: Distributionslogistik, D. Matausek

The term „order picking“

Order picking is the assembly of specific subsets of a provided total amount

During order picking a transformation occurs from a storage-specific in a

Basic functions of order picking

Provision of goods in privsion units

Fixed storage space allocation at a particular storage location of the

Removing the goods from a particular unit warehouse to a

Removals are possible without support,

All articles are in direct access, No optimal design of the

Statistic provision of articles in the small parts storing shelving,

The unit load flow rack belongs to the picking facilities

The system works on the "FIFO" principle, ie, what is first

The main advantages of the system are in time savings by

Removals only with support,

Optimal design of the Only a few articles in access,

Horizontal carousels are dynamic storage systems,

With horizontal carousels goods, pallets, iron-barred

Thereby single carousel storage systems are strung

Picking place in front of the small-parts warehouse of Fa. Knapp

Picking performances up tos 800 Pos/h

A distinction must be:

The order, so a customer's order, may be in writing, by phone or online.

The data such as storage location, type of packaging, warnings, etc.

The picking orders can be ordered according to different criteria:

Type of order (normal, urgent, date)

In optical communications, the picking data are transmitted infrared or

For acustic data transmission the picker has a head-Set on.

The latest technology is the RFID technology (Radio Frequency Identification).

In the online process by scanning the singl positions or by voice input

in the off-line process by ticking off or deleting the position on

Locomotion of the picker

A distinction has to be made:

The removal includes all activities to remove the collected articles

Technical sub-systems in order picking

Basic function Technical picking systems

Provision static / MtG dynamic / GtM

Locomotion One-dimensional Two-dimensional One-dimensional Two-dimensional

Removal manual mechanic manual mechanic manual mechanic manual mechanic

Examples of technically designed picking systems

Schematic diagram of a Schematic diagram of a

Order related picking from open front bins

Order related picking with passing principle

Examples of technically designed picking systems

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