Batch Picking Process Optimization

Start of the Workflow/Process.

Retrieve all orders from the Order Data Model that are in 'Ready to Pick' status.

Sum the total quantity of all individual line items within the selected batch of orders.

Calculate the estimated duration of the batch based on total item count multiplied by a standard pick-rate constant.

Create a new entry in the 'Picking Batch' Data Model containing the aggregated order IDs and calculated metrics.

Create a task assigned to the Warehouse Operator to begin the physical picking process for the new batch.

Update the status of all included orders from 'Ready to Pick' to 'In Progress' within the Order Data Model.

Create a sub-task for the QC Specialist to verify the contents of the batch once picking is completed.

Get the location data for all items included in the current picking batch to generate a pick-path.

Update the Picking Batch entry with any quantity mismatches found during the physical pick.

Create a new entry in the Documentation Data Model to serve as the manifest for the completed batch.

Send an email to the Shipping Team indicating that a batch has completed picking and is ready for packing.

Generate a performance report comparing the estimated picking time vs. actual time taken for the batch.

Update the Picking Batch entry status to 'Completed' or 'Closed'.

End of the Workflow/Process.