Mobile picking software solution

Picking warehouse, production, wholesale

Many warehouses still work with paper-based pick lists, go with the future now and digitize your warehouses with the mobile picking software solution. Equip your employees with mobile data entry devices, so the pick lists from your ERP system flow directly to the MDE device of your employees. Data collection with MDEs ensures a transparent work process, so errors can be avoided when picking goods. You can easily assign picking orders to employees who are currently free. With COSYS WebDesk you create transparency and can see the current processing status and inform customers in time. In addition, you can split large and time-critical orders into several partial orders and thus prioritize them decisively.

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An order requires item positions from the internal warehouse, the external warehouse as well as parts from production or packing. Using COSYS systems, the order can be divided into partial orders and processed simultaneously in different warehouse departments. In parallel picking, several orders are processed in parallel. Via the warehouse control station of theCOSYS WebDesk keep an overview of the machining process.

COSYS offers the right solution for every type of picking or picking process - from software for 1-step picking to software for 2-step picking to NVE - picking to individual picking software.

Supported picking types from COSYS

All picking types have in common that during picking individual articles are assembled from a total assortment according to order specifications. Depending on the company, size and products, there are different picking methods to take advantage of as many process benefits as possible.

Single stage picking

Single-stage picking basically processes one order after the other. This is either an order series of always identical requirements or a single order. The use of single-stage picking makes sense for complex goods and orders with many individual items. Even if only a few orders are processed per day and the storage area is small.

Two-stage picking

In two-stage, multi-stage or rolling order picking, not only one order is processed, but several orders are processed in parallel or one order is divided into several orders in order to have them processed by several order pickers. Two-stage picking is also used when many orders with a small number of individual items have to be processed. The picking process is considered to be particularly efficient, but software support is absolutely necessary to avoid errors.

"Toward pick-by-MDE, pick-by-tablet and pick-by-terminal and away from errors, long processing times and pick-by-paper"

NVE Picking

NVE picking is playing an increasingly important role in everyday life. In this type of picking, numbers are assigned to the packages in order to simplify logistical processes along the supply chain and in particular the supply of trading partners. This is the "Shipping unit number (NVE)". Individual packages can then be assigned to a pallet. The NVEs are thus assigned to a master NVE.

The warehouse employee starts picking goods. Depending on the process configuration, goods are directly assigned to packages and thus to NVEs or it is assigned in a second step at the end of picking.

Goods receipt is significantly simplified by means of NVE picking, as the shipping units are packed according to order or store. In order to utilize logistical resources, mixed pallets with different primary, secondary and tertiary packaging are also combined into one load carrier. This means that NVE picking can also be used for cross docking.

Picking / Picking Software Modules

COSYS Software supports you in optimizing your warehousing with flexible software modules. This allows you to create an individual solution for your picking so that your picking process runs even more efficiently. For this purpose, picking orders are digitized and sorted according to priority so that the picker can process pick lists and packages faster.

COSYS offers the right solution for every type of picking or picking process - from software for 1-step picking to software for 2-step picking to individual one-time picking software.

Picking selection

By selecting the mobile software module Picking you get to the picking order overview on the mobile device. All orders that have been assigned to the employee or the device are listed here. The orders are sorted in the overview according to priority, so that orders with a particularly high priority are at the top and are picked first by the picker. All orders are listed with their order number, which can also be used to filter them. By clicking on "Select" a marked order can be confirmed and selected.

For a better overview, the orders are marked in different colors. Orders that have not yet been processed are marked inRed deposited. Orders that have already been started but not yet completed will beOrange and completed but not yet transferred inGreen marked. As soon as a job has been completely processed and transferred, the job disappears from the view.

Note: If the list of picking orders is empty, the list can be updated in the view via the "Current" button.

Picking article overview

After entering the picking order, you reach the position view and entry mask. So that the picker knows in which order he is, the order number is displayed again in the software.

Via the field "Storage location" all articles in the list can be filtered according to the storage location (See following point). By scanning or manually entering an item in the "Item number" field, it can be edited. The "Add" button replaces the Enter that is done automatically when scanning.

Picking Filter storage location

As soon as an entry has been made in the "Storage bin" field, all storage bins with the corresponding character string are filtered out.

In this way, the picking of all items in a hall can be taken into account and walking distances during picking can be saved.

Picking Edit articles

If an article has been entered in the article overview by scanning or manually entering the article number, a page appears for editing the corresponding article. All relevant item information is displayed here again for the picker. The quantity in the "Actual quantity" field always corresponds to the target quantity when entering the article. If deviations appear in the quantities, the actual quantity must be changed before confirming with "OK".

If there is not a sufficient quantity in the storage bin as required in the order, other storage bins with this item are determined so that no shortages occur.

If shortages do occur, they will automatically be displayed in the "Shortages" field.

Note: Excess quantities are not allowed in picking and will result in an error message.

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Finalize picking

Before the picking order can be completed, the picker must confirm the completion once again. If items are still open, the user will be notified with a message and can choose between completion or not completion.

FAQ Picking from COSYS

How can I save time with digital picking?

Until the processing of the documents often passes a long time for the preparation of the picking. With digital picking, this time is already a thing of the past, as the system automatically sorts and synchronizes with the PDC devices from the moment they are released in the ERP system, thus enabling further processing. Search time is also reduced, as the app guides the picker through the warehouse in a route-optimized manner.

What happens if the mobile device cannot connect to the network?

If a pick order is already being processed, it can continue to be processed normally, as the app has all the business logic to adequately process any input. Thus, when scanning a batch that has not been suggested, an error message is still displayed.

Does the software also map returns?

In principle, the mobile software is designed to avoid returns due to picking errors. If, on the other hand, customers make use of their right to return goods, this process can also be mapped using a powerful returns module. The returns process is referenced to the picking process, the goods are accepted, checked, identified and, if possible, put back into storage or otherwise recycled, depending on your individual company process.

How does document picking work?

Document-based picking works in such a way that an employee receives an order and then takes the required items from the warehouse. Each item is noted on the receipt. The receipt (delivery bill) is then delivered to the customer together with the items.

What are the advantages of paperless picking

Paperless picking has a number of advantages. For one, it´s much faster and easier than traditional picking with paper receipts. Since all items are recognized in our software, employees can find them faster, saving time. In addition, handling is easier and there are fewer sources of error. Our software already has a lot of experience in paperless picking and can therefore work efficiently and reliably.

How can you improve a picking process?

Our software is the solution for paperless, simple picking. Barcode capture makes picking faster and easier. Many procedures and experience make our software the best choice. Many mistakes are avoided.

What are the basics in picking?

Picking is basically about delivering the right products to the right customers. This requires an accurate inventory of products and a good understanding of how products should be stored and transported. Effective picking also requires effective communication between departments to ensure everyone involved knows what to do. Our software offers paperless picking that is suitable for many different processes. Thanks to barcode capture, picking is simple and fast. And with our years of experience, you can rest assured that your orders will be delivered correctly and on time.

What are the reasons for picking?

There are a number of reasons for picking. For one, it makes it easier to find and distribute products. For another, it can help reduce inventory and increase inventory efficiency. It also enables faster and more accurate order processing.

What processes are there in picking?

Picking is a process in which goods are prepared for shipment to a customer. This process usually involves selecting, assembling and packing the products to be shipped to the customer. Picking can be manual or automated. In our software, picking is done paperless and with many procedures. The simplicity of picking is particularly noteworthy. Barcode capture is a great advantage here and our experience is to your benefit.