Category: Order Picking
Batch Picking
Definition: What is Batch Picking? Coordinating the transfer of inventory to permit selecting goods to fill more than one order simultaneously is known as batch picking. Orders that are batched together save the warehouse or manufacturer repeated transit time in a warehouse or factory to the same location. Short-interval scheduling that assigns orders into groups …
Jib Crane
Definition: What is a Jib Crane? A jib crane is a crane that has a horizontal member (known as jib or boom) that supports a moveable hoist fixed to a wall or to a floor-mounted pillar. Used mostly in industrial premises and on military vehicles, the jib may swing through an arc, giving additional lateral …
Box Girder Crane
Definition: What is a Box Girder Crane? The box girder crane is an overhead travelling crane that uses a “box” configuration. The design includes a four-sided box. The box has a running surface plate for the hoist trolley that is attached to the bottom of the box. The box girder has greater loading capabilities. The …
Kitting
Definition: What is Kitting? Filling orders by preassembling individual items into ready-to-ship kits instead of picking and packing those individual items as orders are received is known as kitting. This method offers a high rate of savings in fulfillment costs. Specifically, kitting involves a process where separate but related items are grouped, packaged, and supplied …