Access Rate

“Access rate plays an important role in logistics, especially in the design of efficient picking processes. Within logistics processes, the access rate does not necessarily have to correspond to the picking unit, which creates scope for versatile and optimized processes.

In a shortened two-stage picking process, for example, an outer packaging unit is accessed, while picked sales units are placed in customer-specific picking containers. Here it becomes clear that the “access rate” varies at different levels and the degree of access is not necessarily identical to the unit that was taken directly from the warehouse.

The use of “access rate” in logistics enables precise control of the access level 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 Rate” can be precisely defined at various points in the flow of goods.