RTL Reliable Transportation Common Warehousing and Distribution Issues | Page 7

Slow Picking
Every extra minute that is spent on organizing the inventory has a huge impact on your general
operations. When the inventory is not well organized, there is bound to be discrepancies in the
product picking process. Your manual pickers find it hard to locate most of the items and this is
not good if you are looking to enjoy a faster shipping business.
There are two promises that come with outsourcing and they are key to overcoming low
picking. First, the professionals that you hire will suggest a sequence order picking process.
This ensures that your employees always work with a packing list. With a better plan in place,
they’ll be able to find items quickly and this saves time. Secondly, the experts will help you
implement advanced monitoring systems such as bar code scanners and palate inverters that are
crucial in facilitating a quick and efficient stocktaking process. The products will be accurately
identified to facilitate a smoother shipping process.