Single Order Picking Workflow
Streamline your fulfillment accuracy with our Single Order Picking Workflow. Designed for high-precision Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), this optimized process guides operators through efficient, one-by-one item retrieval, minimizing errors and maximizing throughput for individual customer orders. Perfect for small-batch processing and specialized inventory handling.
Start
Start of the Workflow/Process.
1. Retrieve Pending Order
Fetch the specific Order entry from the Order Data Model to begin the picking process.
2. Get Order Line Items
Retrieve all associated items/products linked to the retrieved Order entry.
3. Update Order Status to 'Picking'
Change the status of the Order entry to 'In Progress' to prevent duplicate picking.
4. Assign Picking Task
Create a task for the Warehouse Operator to physically collect the items.
5. Update Item Quantities
Update the 'Quantity Picked' field in the Order Line Items data model as items are scanned.
6. Calculate Remaining Items
Subtract 'Quantity Picked' from 'Ordered Quantity' to check for discrepancies.
7. Sum Total Picked Weight
Aggregate the weight property of all picked items to ensure it fits in the assigned shipping box.
8. Flag Discrepancies
If picked quantity does not match ordered quantity, update the Order entry with a 'Discrepancy' flag.
9. Quality Control Check
Create a task for the QC Manager if a discrepancy or damaged item is detected.
10. Set Order Status to 'Picked'
Update the Order entry status to 'Picked' once all line items are accounted for.
11. Create Packing Slip
Generate a new entry in the Packing Slips data model populated with order details.
12. Packing Task
Create a task for the Packing Station user to wrap and box the items.
13. Notify Customer
Send an email to the customer's email address in the Order entry informing them that their order is being packed.
14. Update Order Status to 'Ready for Shipment'
Final status update for the Order entry once packing is complete.
15. Generate Daily Picking Efficiency Report
Create a report summarizing total orders picked, time taken, and error rates for the shift.
End
End of the Workflow/Process.
Start of the Workflow/Process.
Fetch the specific Order entry from the Order Data Model to begin the picking process.
Retrieve all associated items/products linked to the retrieved Order entry.
Change the status of the Order entry to 'In Progress' to prevent duplicate picking.
Create a task for the Warehouse Operator to physically collect the items.
Update the 'Quantity Picked' field in the Order Line Items data model as items are scanned.
Subtract 'Quantity Picked' from 'Ordered Quantity' to check for discrepancies.
Aggregate the weight property of all picked items to ensure it fits in the assigned shipping box.
If picked quantity does not match ordered quantity, update the Order entry with a 'Discrepancy' flag.
Create a task for the QC Manager if a discrepancy or damaged item is detected.
Update the Order entry status to 'Picked' once all line items are accounted for.
Generate a new entry in the Packing Slips data model populated with order details.
Create a task for the Packing Station user to wrap and box the items.
Send an email to the customer's email address in the Order entry informing them that their order is being packed.
Final status update for the Order entry once packing is complete.
Create a report summarizing total orders picked, time taken, and error rates for the shift.
End of the Workflow/Process.
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