Batch Picking Optimization
Design multi-order batches that shorten walking paths and speed fulfillment.
Use case
Pre-Kitting Workflows
Build kitting and light assembly stations with scanned instructions.
Standardize kitting with workflows, metrics, and coaching prompts your team can trust.
When to use pre-kitting workflows
Use pre-kitting when you need to build finished products from components before orders arrive - common for subscription boxes, gift sets, and bundled products.
How to implement
Follow these steps to configure pre-kitting workflows in your warehouse.
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1
Define kit BOM (bill of materials) with component quantities
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2
Create work order to build specified number of kits
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3
Pick components to assembly station
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4
Build kits, scan finished product, and receive to inventory
Expected results
50%
Faster order fulfillment vs. pick-to-order kitting
100%
Component tracking through assembly
<5 min
Average kit assembly time
Best practices
Lessons learned from successful implementations.
Do
- Pre-build kits before peak demand
- Track components at serial/lot level when required
- QA sample kits from each batch
Don't
- Build more kits than demand forecast
- Skip component verification during assembly
- Mix components from different lots without tracking
Frequently asked questions
Can we disassemble kits?
Yes. Disassembly workflow returns components to inventory with proper quantity adjustments.
How do we handle substitutions?
Configure alternate components in the BOM. System prompts for substitution when primary component is unavailable.
What about lot tracking through assembly?
Finished kit inherits lot/serial from components. Full traceability from component receipt through kit shipment.
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