Order picking planning
Picking planning defines intralogistics processes and has a significant impact on the supply chain, which is why methodological expertise in picking is essential.
Order Picking Planning
Picking planning tailored precisely to your business forms the basis for efficient processes and long-term success in the supply chain. It enables you to optimally accommodate individual requirements whilst making efficient use of resources. Both the selection of suitable picking strategies and adaptation to your specific product structures play a crucial role in this. With a tailor-made solution, you can not only shorten lead times but also reduce error rates and increase staff productivity. ebp-consulting is your partner when it comes to planning and optimising your picking operations.
Our key areas of expertise in order picking planning:
- Process analysis and optimisation
- Development of a suitable picking strategy
- Storage location optimisation
- Definition of picking principles, such as pick-by-light or pick-by-voice
- Selection of picking and sorting systems
- Tendering for picking and sorting systems
- Selection and integration of loading/unloading systems and packing systems
- Route optimisation
- Picking optimisation
- Staff deployment planning
Procedure for order picking planning:
- Analysis of the current situation: Assessment of the current state, evaluation of data and identification of potential for improvement
- Warehouse layout optimisation or design: Development of a bespoke, optimised logistics concept with optimised material flow, tailored to the company’s requirements
- Selection of suitable picking strategies: Planning of the appropriate picking strategy, tailored to the items
- Technology selection: Detailed planning, selection and tendering of suitable picking technology
- Staff planning and training: Training staff in the new technology and optimised staff deployment planning
- Implementation and continuous improvement: Establishing processes for long-term performance improvement and adaptation to future requirements.
Tendering and selecting the optimal order-picking technology: Your path to efficiency
ebp-consulting is your independent consulting partner when it comes to tendering for and selecting suitable order-picking technology.
Choosing a picking solution is a complex decision. It requires not only technical understanding but also a deep insight into your specific business processes, the market and your long-term strategy. This is where we come in:
- 100% independence: We are not tied to any manufacturer or supplier. Our sole interest is your success. For you, this means objective recommendations that truly match your needs and processes.
- Neutrality safeguards your investment: Thanks to our independent perspective, you avoid wrong decisions and overpriced solutions. We help you find the technology that best suits your business model and budget.
- Transparent selection process: We scrutinise the market, compare technologies and provide you with a sound basis for decision-making, based on facts and objective criteria.
Our approach: Structured for success
With ebp-consulting, you benefit from a proven and structured process model that minimises risks and ensures the greatest possible benefit for your business:
- Demand analysis & Requirements profile: We begin with a detailed analysis of your current processes, volume structures and future requirements. Together, we clearly define what your new order-picking technology must be able to do.
- Market research & Technology assessment: Based on your profile, we identify suitable technologies and manufacturers. We evaluate the pros and cons of the various options (e.g. pick-by-voice, pick-by-light, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotics, shuttle systems) in terms of performance, scalability, flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
- Tender & Specification: We draw up detailed tender documents that clearly set out all technical and procedural requirements. This ensures comparable bids and minimises misunderstandings.
- Tender evaluation & Negotiation: We support you in the transparent and objective evaluation of incoming tenders. Drawing on our experience in the logistics market, we strengthen your negotiating position and help you secure the best terms.
- Decision & Implementation support (optional): We support you right through to the final decision and, if desired, also provide advisory support during the implementation phase.
The benefits of working with ebp-consulting in the field of order picking technology:
- Lower investment and operating costs: You save money through optimised selection and negotiation.
- Increased efficiency & productivity: The right technology leads to faster processes and fewer errors.
- Future-proofing: A sustainable solution that scales with your growth.
- Risk minimisation: Avoidance of mispurchases and costly rectifications.
- Focus on your core business: You can concentrate on your core competencies whilst we take care of the complex tasks involved in selecting the right technology.
- Access to expertise: Benefit from our in-depth specialist knowledge and market overview.
Trust ebp-consulting to take your order picking processes to the next level. Contact us today for a no-obligation initial consultation.
Further consulting focus areas in addition to warehouse planning consulting:
Challenges in individual order picking planning
Successful order picking planning requires careful consideration of numerous variables, which can vary significantly from one company to another. Complex product portfolios, differing order profiles and changing production conditions present considerable challenges. In particular, integrating individual requirements into existing logistics processes demands extensive specialist knowledge and experience. Only through a precise analysis of processes and flexible adaptation of picking strategies can bottlenecks be avoided and efficiency gains realised. It is essential to optimally integrate both human and technological resources to ensure smooth operations. The focus on bespoke solutions plays a decisive role in making your logistics processes future-proof and resource-efficient.
Innovative technologies and their impact on order picking planning
The integration of innovative technologies is a key driver for improving efficiency in order-picking planning. Through the targeted use of automation systems, you can significantly speed up order-picking processes whilst minimising the error rate. Furthermore, the use of data-driven analytics opens up new opportunities to manage stock levels optimally and respond quickly to fluctuations in demand. The combination of technological innovation and proven methods thus creates a sustainable foundation for your bespoke picking planning, from which you will benefit in the long term. Our many years of experience show that a balanced interplay of technology and consultancy significantly supports the success of your logistics processes.
Why is proper order picking planning so important?
A picking system tailored precisely to your business not only boosts efficiency but also reduces sources of error and operating costs in the long term. You benefit from a planning process that takes your specific production and logistics processes into account whilst sensibly integrating state-of-the-art technologies. Our many years of experience enable us to develop bespoke solutions that respond flexibly to fluctuations in order volumes whilst supporting your sustainability goals. With ebp-consulting, you receive consultancy that supports you from analysis through to implementation and ensures a smooth rollout through continuous project management. This enables you to secure long-term competitive advantages through optimised processes and the best possible use of resources in your picking planning.