Access

“Access plays a key role in logistics, especially when it comes to designing flexible picking processes. In the context of logistics, “access” does not necessarily mean that the picking point has to be the same as the picking unit, which creates scope for versatile and optimized processes.

A concrete example of this is shortened two-stage picking. In this scenario, an outer packaging unit is picked as the initial “access”. However, picked sales units are then placed in customer-specific picking containers. The “Access” points therefore vary in the different stages of the process, and the taps are not necessarily identical to the units that were taken directly from the warehouse.

The use of “Access” in logistics opens up the possibility of precise control of taps at different levels. This flexibility not only promotes efficient warehouse management, but also facilitates the traceability of goods movements. Companies can optimize their picking processes as the “Access” points can be precisely defined at various points in the flow of goods.