Cluster vs. Discrete Picking

Cluster picking allows an operator to pick multiple orders at once while discrete picking only picks one order at a time.

Singles

Singles are sales orders that only have one order line and unit. Singles sales orders can be fulfilled either by cluster or discrete picking.

Step 1: Scan Cart

• The operator selects ‘Pick Cluster All’ on the handheld device and scans the 'work zone'.

  • If the 'work zone' scanned is not valid, the operator is returned to scan valid work zone.

• The operator scans the cart ID and is provided with a pick location, product ID, and quantity.

  • If the cart ID scanned is not valid, the operator is returned to scan valid cart ID.

  • If the cart is ‘suspended’ by a different operator, the current operator can take over the remaining cluster picks.

  • If the cart is not suspended by a different operator and is unavailable the operator will return the cart to the supervisor and obtain a new cart.

  • If the work zone does not have any picks available, the operator will be returned to ‘scan card ID’.

Step 2: Pick Order

• The operator arrives and verifies the location by scanning the location barcode.

• The operator verifies the product by scanning the product barcode of each unit.

  • If the product is not in the given location, the operator can 'cut' the order. Reference the client SOP for more details on sales orders.

• The operator picks the requested quantity.

  • If the picked quantity is less than the expected quantity the operator enters the actual picked quantity and selects the 'cut' button. Reference the client SOP for more details on sales orders.

• The operator proceeds to transfer the product(s) by scanning the cart slot LPN.