TL;DR

Reduced average order pick time from 18min to 10min by implementing a velocity-based slotting logic and optimized picklist sequencing in the WMS.

Situation

Warehouse team flagged high picker walk-time and missed dispatches due to inefficient SKU placement. Labor costs were rising and SLA targets were being missed.

Symptoms

• Picker walking path inefficient: A SKUs placed far from dispatch zones
• No velocity logic in SKU storage
• Manual picklists were not optimized by location
• Avg pick time: 18 min/order

Solution Hypothesis

Inputs:

• SKU-wise sales velocity from monthly WMS data
• Current bin mapping aisle, bay, floor

Feature:

• Velocity-based slotting: A SKUs prioritized for dynamic placement near dispatch zones using WMS putaway logic
• Overflow bins and replenishment logic for remaining A SKUs