Use case playbook
Batch Picking in LollipopWMS
Guide teams through shared pick runs, reduce travel, and ship more orders per shift.
When to use batch picking
Deploy batches when multiple orders share zones or SKU families. It works best with stable item dimensions and barcode coverage.
Operators stay in one aisle longer, cutting churn at the packing bench.
Setup in LollipopWMS
- Profile orders by weight, service level, or client using filters.
- Launch guided pick runs on handhelds with aisle-by-aisle prompts.
- Drop totes at pack-out with auto-assigned stations for labeling.
Use the Shopify WMS blueprint when you want end-to-end automation from order sync to label.
Hand off completed totes straight to the pack and ship workflow for fast label printing.
KPIs impacted
- Travel distance per line.
- Lines picked per labor hour.
- Exception rate per batch.
Do/don'ts
Do
- Audit slotting weekly so high-volume items sit together.
- Stage empty totes and scanners before the shift to keep flow tight.
- Review heatmaps to balance routes across associates.
Don't
- Mix fragile and heavy items without carton rules.
- Overfill carts; keep reach heights under chest level.
- Skip reconciliation at pack-out; scan every tote handoff.
FAQs
How many orders belong in a batch?
Most teams start with 3–5 orders per cart and scale once quality stays above target.
Can we batch by client?
Yes. Tag orders by client or channel and apply routing rules to respect branding requirements.
What if a SKU goes out of stock mid-run?
The handheld flags the exception, prompts for substitution, and sends an alert to supervisors for follow-up.
Ready to shorten walking paths?
Launch guided batch picking in days with LollipopWMS.