Picking tunnel: fast, safe and orderly order picking
The picking tunnel is a logistics solution that creates an order picking aisle within the racking structure. The lower level is used for manual picking, while the upper levels hold palletized reserve stock, optimizing space and replenishment.
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How does a picking tunnel work?
The system physically separates two functions within the same structure: below, a safe aisle where the operator picks orders at floor level; above, the backup pallets that feed that pick point. This keeps replenishment close to picking and reduces travel.
Key features
Floor-level picking: operators pick orders in a safe, orderly lower aisle.
Reserve on upper levels: backup pallets stay close to the order picking point.
Less travel: reduces unnecessary movement of operators and goods.
Higher productivity: lets you fill more orders in less time.
Compatible with several systems: it can be integrated with pallet flow racking, push-back, pallet shuttle, dynamic flow lanes or Carton Flow.
Benefits · Impact on your operation
It speeds up order picking, improves stock replenishment, compacts storage and turns the picking area into a faster, more orderly and more productive flow.
Ideal applications
Operations with high order picking volume that want to separate picking from reserve storage: distribution, consumer goods, e-commerce and distribution centers with intensive picking.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a picking tunnel?
- It is an order picking aisle within the racking structure: the lower level is used for manual picking and the upper levels for pallet reserve storage.
- What is the advantage of a picking tunnel?
- It brings reserve stock closer to the pick point, reduces travel and increases productivity while keeping the picking aisle safe and orderly.
- What systems can it be combined with?
- With pallet flow racking, push-back, pallet shuttle, dynamic flow lanes or Carton Flow.
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