Outbound Picking (SEKO 360)
Picking
Picking is the physical and systematic action of retrieving material from the physical location and WMS.
Step 1: Monitor Order List
A SEKO customer service representative will monitor the WMS order list throughout the business hours. Orders dropped before 1:00PMLT will be shipped the same day. Orders dropped on or after 1:00PM LT will be shipped the next day.
A SEKO customer service representative will release the wave of sales order for picking and will provide a pick ticket to the warehouse operator.
Step 2: Pick as Directed
A warehouse operator will pick all pick task assigned to a wave.
Depending on the client, the warehouse operator may prepare a pick cart for picking multiple orders at the same time.
The warehouse operator will pick the order(s) as instructed by the WMS.
The warehouse operator will try to resolve any unforeseen issues that occur during the picking process. If the issue is unresolved reference the client SOP for fulfillment instructions.
Step 3: Close Wave
The warehouse operator will complete/close the wave.
Step 4: Quality Check / Packing
The warehouse operator proceeds to the quality check/packing area and packs all sales orders assigned.
At the pack station, the warehouse operator scans the pick ticket and then scan verifies each item against the pick ticket.
Based on the client packing requirements, the warehouse operator selects the appropriate packaging and proceeds the pack the shipment.
Based on the client SOP additional content such as marketing cards, gift receipts, gift messages may be added to the carton.
The warehouse operator notes the carton size(s) used in the WMS
Step 5: Request Booking
The warehouse operator will proceed to request a booking with the appropriate carrier.
If the booking is confirmed the warehouse operator will print and affix the shipping label.
Based on the client SOP, additional documents or labels may be required.
If the booking is not confirmed, the warehouse operator will have to manually book the shipment. See the client SOP for more instructions.
Step 6: Transfer to Outbound Staging Area
The warehouse operator will transfer the packed cartons to the designated shipping area for that carrier.
Step 7: Update AdHoc Charges
The warehouse operator will capture any billable AdHoc activities performed during picking/packing and update the WMS.