Picking: the primary function
of the logistics center
Because of the characteristics and types
of orders, the central part of the warehouse is set aside for consumer products. High
accessibility was essential in this area – as
well as flexibility –, with a variable number
of operators depending on the demand and
the time slot.
To meet this target, low-rise racking was installed with a limited volume of SKUs. There
are reserve pallets of these products on
both sides of the racks in the picking and the
replenishment area which is carried out during off-peak hours, i.e., when there is less
order preparation work.
Running through the center of this area
is a circuit of conveyors moving at a speed
of 148 ft/min and where six, large capacity
roller tables are arranged, on both sides, for
the preparation of orders.
