Preliminary communication
https://doi.org/10.7307/ptt.v29i1.2106
Order Picking Process in Warehouse: Case Study of Dairy Industry in Croatia
Josip Habazin
; Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb
Antonia Glasnović
; Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb
Ivona Bajor
; Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb
Abstract
The proper functioning of warehouse processes is fundamental for operational improvement and overall logistic supply chain improvement. Order picking is considered one of the most important from the group. Throughout picking orders in warehouses, the presence of human work is highly reflected, with the main goal to reduce the process time as much as possible, that is, to the very minimum. There are several different order picking methods, and nowadays, the most common ones are being developed and are significantly dependent on the type of goods, the warehouse equipment, etc., and those that stand out are scanning and picking by voice. This paper will provide information regarding the dairy industry in the Republic of Croatia with the analysis of order picking process in the observed company. Overall research highlighted the problem and resulted in proposals of solutions.
Keywords
warehousing; order picking; performance analysis; supply chain; type of goods
Hrčak ID:
179571
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Publication date:
3.2.2017.
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