Optimises order picking speed

time is money! And this is well known to those who manage a warehouse on a daily basis, which is why it is necessary to optimise the number of orders prepared per hour and per workstation. Packing, filling, closing the packages… let’s take a step-by-step look at how to save time in the order preparation process.

SUMMARY:

• Choose time-saving packaging
• Protect your products with efficient stuffing
• Close your packaging well and quickly
• Optimise your packing station

On-time delivery is of vital importance to your customer

A disappointed customer can be a lost customer for life. Correct and fast delivery is a crucial step to ensure customer satisfaction.

Introduction: what is the seasonality of your products?

In B2B as well as in B2C, there are seasonal highlights, especially when it comes to, for example, Christmas or Black Friday.

what is your seasonality? Depending on the seasonality of your products, you need to organise your resources and calculate your profitability during their peak sales periods.

[GUIDE] Fast order preparation for fast delivery

Storage, packaging and dispatch of a parcel, our experts advise you to save time and energy… multiplied by the number of orders, the gains for the company and for the warehouse team will be very significant!

1. The choice of packaging

The choice of packaging directly affects the speed of order picking. Some options seem obvious, but for the order picker it means a few seconds less per package and makes their job much easier. The effort you save can be used to pay more attention to the quality of the package and make fewer mistakes.

Consider replacing your boxes with envelopes and pouches

If your product requires it, you can replace boxes with envelopes and shipping bags, with this simple change you can achieve 2 main advantages:

• Speed of preparation: You save the time it takes to assemble a box.
• Reduced transport costs: Transport costs are reduced because more packages fit in each way and their weight is lower.

It is advisable to use double channel boxes, or higher, if your products are of high value or if you export on a daily basis

Self-assembly boxes: The best solution to gain speed

Our main objective is to assemble your orders as quickly as possible, so what is the best box for this? Self-assembly boxes.

• Fast assembly: The box is assembled 2.5 times faster than a normal box.
• More productivity: 2.5 times faster but also at least 2.5 times easier to assemble, allowing order pickers to focus on other tasks and make fewer mistakes.
• Saves logistical space: One person is in charge of the entire order preparation, from start to finish. With normal boxes, several people are involved in the same order (one person prepares the box, another prepares the order, another closes the box…)

2. Protect effectively: Use the right amount of padding

The protection of a package is essential for the product to reach the customer in optimal conditions. Here are some solutions to reduce the time needed to protect your products.

Pre-cut bubble wrap in a dispenser box

Pre-cut bubble wrap in a distribution box is a very efficient way to gain speed: order pickers eliminate gestures and tools when protecting your products.

Bubble bag with hook-and-loop fastener

2 in 1: Protect your products and close the bag without additional material with the bubble bag with hook-and-loop fastener.

Depending on the shape of your products, this can be a considerable time saver.

Recurring orders are a good source of optimisation

If most of your orders are recurring, use customised packaging to save not only the amount of storage but also the preparation time.

Carton closing systems

Improve the productivity of your assembly line with specialised machines. Carton closing machines will help order pickers to prepare more cartons per hour.

for more information on machines and systems, call our experts on 0800 877 024 (toll free).

3.close your packaging fast and well

The final stage is crucial to ensure the tamper-evidence of your shipments. Here are some ideas to continue to ensure the security of your shipments while reducing the time of the operation.

what happens if you remove the tape from your packaging?

You’ll save money and stop worrying about the adhesive supply by simply choosing boxes with integrated adhesive tape.

Optimise gummed paper

Gummed paper is one of the most effective ways to ensure the inviolability of your packages, the quickest option for its use is with a dispenser.

4.the preparation table should be thought out, rethought and always optimised

Optimise your packing station to make order handling comfortable and effective, in this post we explain how: Optimise your packing station in just 3 steps.

In this post we explain:

1. Tips and tricks for organising the flow around your packing station
2. Essential tools and how to have them at your disposal
3. How to improve comfort and efficiency at your packing station

make an impression with your packaging!

Getting creative packaging design right for your e-commerce will make a big difference to your customer loyalty strategy. In this video we show you a few ideas that will help you achieve this through your online orders.

if you need a quote for the optimisation of your warehouse, do not hesitate to contact us, our experts will help you by email:grandes-cuentas@rajapack.esor on our free phone number: 900 877 024.