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David Prior by David Prior
March 28, 2024
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In the fast-paced eCommerce world, speedy and efficient order fulfilment is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. Customers expect their orders to arrive quickly and accurately, putting pressure on warehouses to operate at peak performance. This is where lean warehousing comes into play.

Lean warehousing is a philosophy that focuses on eliminating waste in all aspects of warehouse operations. It aims to create a smooth flow of goods, minimise non-value-adding activities, and, ultimately, deliver orders faster and more cost-effectively. Let’s see how these lean warehouse practices help you streamline your order fulfilment.

 

Identifying Waste In Order Fulfilment

The first step to streamlining order fulfilment is to identify areas where waste exists. Common culprits include:

 

    • Excessive Movements Of Pickers: Picking orders often involves walking long distances within the warehouse. This wastes time and energy.
    • Waiting Time: Delays caused by misplaced inventory, inefficient picking processes, or slow packing procedures can significantly impact fulfilment speed.
    • Inventory Errors: Inaccurate stock levels lead to mistakes in picking orders and delays in finding the right items.
    • Unnecessary Paperwork: Manual processes for order processing and picking slow down fulfilment.

 

 

Lean Practices For Faster Order Fulfilment

Here’s how lean principles can be applied to eliminate waste and streamline your order fulfilment process:

 

Warehouse Layout Optimisation

Analyse your picking data to identify frequently ordered items. Arrange your warehouse layout to place these high-demand items in the most accessible locations, minimising picker travel time.

 

Embrace Automation

Consider implementing technology to automate repetitive tasks. Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) can eliminate the need for manual searching and retrieval, while conveyor belts can streamline the movement of goods.

 

Invest in a Warehouse Management System (WMS)

A WMS acts as the central nervous system of your warehouse, providing real-time inventory visibility, optimising picking routes and generating pick lists. This minimises errors and streamlines the picking process.

Standardise Picking Methods

Implement a standardized picking method, like zone picking or batch picking, depending on your order volume and product mix. This ensures consistency and reduces training time for new pickers. And, to make the picking process even more efficient, consider using tools like a dump hopper or tilt truck, which can streamline the collection and transport of items.

A WMS acts as the central nervous system of your warehouse, providing real-time inventory visibility, optimising picking routes and generating pick lists. This minimises errors and streamlines the picking process.

 

 

Cross-Training and Empowerment

Train your warehouse staff on multiple picking methods and empower them to identify and address inefficiencies. Encourage them to suggest improvements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

 

Optimise Packaging

Analyse your packaging materials and processes to ensure they are efficient and minimise waste. Consider using right-sized boxes and void fill to prevent damage during transit.

 

Real-time Data Analytics

Leverage data from your WMS and other sources to identify trends and bottlenecks in your order fulfilment process. Use these insights to make data-driven decisions about resource allocation, staff scheduling, and process improvements.

 

Prioritisation and Batching

Implement a system for prioritising urgent orders and consider batching smaller orders to optimise picking and shipping processes.

 

Continuous Improvement

Regularly assess your warehouse operations and identify new areas for improvement. Encourage your team to contribute ideas for ongoing optimisation.

 

Benefits of Lean Order Management

By implementing lean warehouse practices, you can expect to see several significant benefits, such as reduced order fulfilment time with minimised wasted time, improved accuracy through error-free inventory management, increased efficiency via automation and process optimisation, cost savings, and enhanced customer satisfaction.

 

Simplifying Order Fulfilment For Success

Embracing lean warehouse techniques is not only about streamlining your internal operations. When you keep on improving, minimise waste, and automate repetitive jobs, you embark on a journey of being more productive, outperforming your competitors, and offering better customer satisfaction. In short, it is a win-win situation for you and your audience.

 

David Prior

David Prior is the editor of Today News, responsible for the overall editorial strategy. He is an NCTJ-qualified journalist with over 20 years’ experience, and is also editor of the award-winning hyperlocal news title Altrincham Today. His LinkedIn profile is here.

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