Cliff Holste, SCDigest’s Material Handling Systems Editor, recently argued that order picking strategies must consider these different variables:
* 5 Unit of measure (pallet, cases, eaches, etc.)
* 5 Storage mode to be used (floor stacking, selective rack, pallet flow, carton flow, etc.)
* 5 Potential use of automation (pick-to-belt, carousels, ASRS, etc.)
* 5 Order release method (discrete order release, waves, etc.)
* 5 Picking method (discrete order pick, cluster picking, batch picking, etc.); this is usually directly connected to the order release method
* 5 Order picking communication and validation approach/technology (RF, pick by label, voice, RFID, etc.)
The WCS solutions provided by QC Software enables companies to streamline their warehouse operations with the lowest total cost of ownership in the industry ensuring increased corporate profitability. Traditionally, a Warehouse Control System (WCS) executes instructions provided by an upper level host system, such as an ERP system or a WMS system. QC Enterprise, on the other hand, is a true Tier 1 WCS which provides advanced management capabilities including inventory control, resource scheduling and order management.
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