Picking Process and Allocations

Picking Process and Allocations

Picking and Allocation Process Explanation

  • Efficiency and accuracy are paramount in the picking and allocation process, as errors can lead to customer dissatisfaction, delayed shipments, and unnecessary costs. Adopting technology solutions, optimizing warehouse layout, training staff, and implementing best practices can contribute to a smooth and effective picking and allocation process.


  • The picking and allocation process is a critical step in the order fulfillment and inventory management workflow. It involves selecting items from inventory to fulfill customer orders accurately and efficiently. This process ensures that products are allocated to orders correctly and prepared for shipping on time. Below is an overview of the picking and allocation process:


Step 01 Zone Picking

Zone Picking:
- FEFO (if a batch date is available, First Expired, First Out)
- FIFO (First In, First Out, meaning oldest stock first)
- Lowest quantity to empty a location (To prevent low quantities stock being "leftover" in the warehouse)
if all locations have the same quantity, it will use the location which was first created (first one found in the database).
No more stock on picking? Then:
Zone bulk:
- FEFO
- FIFO
- Lowest quantity to empty a location
if all locations have the same quantity, it will use the location which was first created (first one found in the database).


Allocations happen as soon as the picking process is started. Based on certain conditions, stock is "reserved" for the order. This is done in order per zone. By default this is picking first, then bulk. (Conditions can be set according to your wishes.)
Only after this is done, the most efficient route will be determined based on sequence.
But this means that changing the sequence does not change the location from which picking is done.

Step 02 Other Information (not related)

Fanshops:

If an order does not have 'paid' in its payment status in the order message from Lightspeed, it will have status blocked

in this case the last update we got had '<status>processing_awaiting_payment</status>' as status which would be why the order is blocked


Reference Ticket: 

https://support.bizbloqs.eu/agent/bizbloqs/bizbloqs-support/tickets/details/20981000939788740

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