{"id":15994,"date":"2023-06-15T07:00:36","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T14:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/?p=15994"},"modified":"2025-05-08T04:15:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T11:15:20","slug":"automated-warehouse-picking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/blog\/automated-warehouse-picking","title":{"rendered":"From Manual to Automated Warehouse Picking: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;auto&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; ul_item_indent=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;||h3 {||    font-size: 18px !important;||    margin-top: 1px!important;||    margin-bottom: 1px!important;||}||||.et_pb_text_0 h2 {||    line-height: 25px!important;||}||||h2 {||    margin-top: 3px!important;||    margin-bottom: 5px!important;||}||||.blog-toc ol, .blog-toc ul {||    list-style-type: decimal!important;||}||.blog-toc ul {||    list-style-type: disc!important;||}||||.blog-toc {||margin: 0!important;||}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]Order picking is a crucial warehouse process that accounts for a large amount of a warehouse&#8217;s labor costs. Also, manually picking heavy items causes many injuries on warehouse floors. Even worse, warehouses are currently dealing with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightwaves.com\/news\/labor-shortage-retention-top-list-of-supply-chain-concerns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">labor shortage<\/a>, which means finding qualified staff for order-picking roles is a serious challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, whether you&#8217;re a B2B, direct-to-consumer (DTC), or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/blog\/hybrid-fulfillment-warehouse\">hybrid warehouse<\/a> service provider, you can resolve many of the above issues with automated warehouse picking.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we&#8217;ll discuss automated warehouse picking and how it can benefit your warehouse. We also reveal how you can introduce picking automation within your organization.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Table of Contents --><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-toc\">\n<p>Contents<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1\" rel=\"noopener\">What Is Automated Warehouse Picking?<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#2\" rel=\"noopener\">How Does Automated Warehouse Picking Work?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3\" rel=\"noopener\">The Key Benefit: Combatting the Ongoing Labor Shortage<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#4\" rel=\"noopener\">Other Benefits of Automated Warehouse Picking<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5\" rel=\"noopener\">How Logiwa Can Support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1\">What Is Automated Warehouse Picking?<\/h2>\n<p>Warehouse picking traditionally involves humans locating and collecting items manually from storage to fulfill customer orders. Automated warehouse picking, on the other hand, involves using robotic or semi-robotic technologies to handle or assist the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/blog\/pick-and-pack-process\">picking process<\/a>. It streamlines and optimizes picking by shortening walking time and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/blog\/picking-path-optimization-algorithm\">picking routes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For example, instead of workers navigating your warehouse to locate and retrieve items, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can retrieve specified items. The robotic system will then deliver the collected items to humans to process them for order fulfillment.<\/p>\n<p>Several automated picking solutions are available, and you can pick one that keeps human involvement in the picking process to a minimum. We recommend selecting an automated warehouse picking solution that can integrate into your existing warehouse processes quickly and seamlessly. The technology should also be compatible with your WMS and preferred <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/blog\/warehouse-order-picking-methods\">order-picking method<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2\">How Does Automated Warehouse Picking Work?<\/h3>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/blog\/3-ways-to-automate-your-warehouse-for-high-volume-order-fulfillment\">successful automated warehouse<\/a> picking setup requires combining effective picking software and hardware. For example, the picking software determines the picking path and method the hardware must use to retrieve and drop off collected items.<\/p>\n<p>Industry-leading warehouse management systems (WMS), such as Logiwa WMS, come prepackaged with such features. Besides managing item retrievals, a comprehensive WMS can help manage order receipt and prioritization, inventory updating, and labeling.<\/p>\n<p>The other half of automated warehouse picking is the hardware. Depending on your warehouse and preferred level of automation, your hardware may include<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/blog\/wms-autonomous-mobile-robotics\"><strong>Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)<\/strong><\/a>: These automated robots navigate the warehouse to retrieve items and deliver them to pickers. The pickers then process the items to fulfill orders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS\/RS)<\/strong>: These systems use computer-controlled carousels or vertical lift modules (VLM) to retrieve items from storage locations. Retrieved items go into an AMR or AGV that delivers them to a picker.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conveyor Systems or Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)<\/strong>: A conveyor system or AGV autonomously delivers items to pickers, eliminating walking time. However, these systems can&#8217;t retrieve items from storage. They need a human or robotic picker to retrieve an item and place it in them for delivery to the sorting area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; module_class=&#8221;center-vertically&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#eef1f8&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#6717cd 51%|#0b0b0b 100%&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;42px|auto|45px|auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|40px|30px|40px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|12px|12px|12px|12px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;10px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(74,75,109,0.09)&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3761&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_3_font_size_tablet=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_3_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Unlock a personalized tour of Logiwa IO<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/v2.js\"><\/script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  hbspt.forms.create({<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    portalId: \"3469233\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    formId: \"350e3ad2-eb09-46b1-9079-3f728ec2c0ea\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    region: \"na1\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  });<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;auto&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; ul_item_indent=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;||h3 {||    font-size: 18px !important;||    margin-top: 1px!important;||    margin-bottom: 1px!important;||}||||.et_pb_text_0 h2 {||    line-height: 25px!important;||}||||h2 {||    margin-top: 3px!important;||    margin-bottom: 5px!important;||}||&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3\">Combatting the Ongoing Labor Shortage With Automation<\/h2>\n<p>In 2022, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightwaves.com\/news\/survey-73-of-warehouse-operators-cant-find-enough-labor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">73% of warehouse managers<\/a> couldn\u2019t find enough workers, and the problem persists to date. Warehouses serving businesses that take online orders are among the hardest hit due to online shopping, which peaked during COVID and is still growing.<\/p>\n<p>The lack of warehouse workers to pick, pack, and fulfill the increasing number of orders has led to delayed deliveries, overwhelmed workers, and other issues. Forward-thinking companies are successfully combating such issues with warehouse automation.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of warehouse automation isn\u2019t to completely replace workers. Instead, the goal is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/blog\/3pl-automation-for-labor-shortages\">supplement physical labor<\/a> by automating repetitive and labor-intensive tasks. Automating such tasks allows warehouses to operate smoothly and efficiently with fewer workers (less reliance on human labor).<\/p>\n<p>Besides helping you make up for labor shortages, automation can make your warehouse more attractive to potential hires.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4\">Other Benefits of Automated Warehouse Picking<\/h3>\n<p>The benefits of automated warehouse picking don\u2019t stop at helping with labor shortages. Automating can also improve warehouse operations in the following ways.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minimize workplace accidents and injuries:<\/strong> Operating forklifts and manually moving heavy items are among the leading causes of warehouse accidents and injuries. Automating inventory storage and picking with AMVs and AMRs will reduce the risk to warehouse workers, leading to a safer workplace.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boost savings and profitability:<\/strong> Automated warehouse systems can work tirelessly, and you don\u2019t need to pay them salaries. So, automating more of your warehouse can help reduce labor costs and boost profitability by increasing your facility&#8217;s uptime. Also, the average warehouse worker spends <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplychaindive.com\/news\/warehouse-future-time-productivity-WMS-robotics-ProMat\/552485\/#:~:text=CHICAGO%20%E2%80%94%20The%20average%20warehouse%20worker%20spends%20only%2020%25%20of%20his%20or%20her%20shift%20performing%20the%20activity%20that%20generates%20revenue%20for%20a%20business%3A%20picking.%20The%20remaining%2080%25%20is%20spent%20w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">80% of their shift on non-revenue generating tasks<\/a>, such as walking between storage and sorting areas. Automated warehouse picking streamlines the picking process, reducing workers\u2019 walking time so they can focus more on revenue-generating tasks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faster order fulfillment:<\/strong> Automated picking systems facilitate quicker item retrieval, sorting, and packing, leading to faster order shipment and delivery. Fast and accurate order fulfillment leads to happy customers, which is great for business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real-time inventory management:<\/strong> Automated picking systems integrated with a WMS provide real-time inventory tracking and management. Insights and alerts provided by an inventory tracking and management tool can help prevent costly stockouts or overstock situations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scalability and flexibility:<\/strong> Instead of hiring more workers to cope with spikes in demand or traffic in your warehouse, you can have a scalable automated picking system. You can adapt scalable, automated warehouse systems by reconfiguring picking processes to keep up with demand increases or decreases at no extra cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blog-Optimize-with-AI-1-1.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;warehouse-labor-planning-with-ai-and-predictive-analytics&#8221; title_text=&#8221;warehouse-labor-planning-with-ai-and-predictive-analytics&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/blog\/warehouse-labor-planning-with-ai-and-predictive-analytics&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; ul_item_indent=&#8221;30px&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;||h3 {||    font-size: 18px !important;||    margin-top: 1px!important;||    margin-bottom: 1px!important;||}||||.et_pb_text_0 h2 {||    line-height: 25px!important;||}||||h2 {||    margin-top: 3px!important;||    margin-bottom: 5px!important;||}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5\">How Logiwa Can Support<\/h2>\n<p>Installing a robotics system isn\u2019t enough to automate your warehouse\u2019s picking process. You need a warehouse management system to control and monitor your robots. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/why-logiwa\">Logiwa WMS<\/a> is the all-in-one WMS for turning your traditional facility into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/solutions\/digital-warehouse-management-software\">fully digital warehouse<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/solutions\/digital-warehouse-management-software\">WMS software<\/a> can increase your labor efficiency by up to 40%, eliminating issues such as low productivity and excessive human errors. The software comes ready to use out of the box with pre-built automation rules to quickly automate and optimize your picking, packing, and shipping processes.<\/p>\n<p>Also, Logiwa&#8217;s integrations process makes connecting to your favorite shipping, accounting, robotics, and ecommerce solutions seamless.<\/p>\n<h3>Automate Your Warehouse With Logiwa<\/h3>\n<p>Over-relying on human labor to run your warehouse won\u2019t give you a competitive advantage in today\u2019s world. Supercharge your facility by switching from manual to automated warehouse picking.<\/p>\n<p>By automating picking, packing, and shipping, you can minimize human error, save money, and boost efficiency within your warehouse<\/p>\n<p>Take your first step toward automating your warehouse with Logiwa. Our warehouse management software gives you the power to automate your processes and monitor your automated systems from a single device. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logiwa.com\/request-a-demo\">Request a demo<\/a> of Logiwa WMS today!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; module_class=&#8221;recommended-content-callout&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;0deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#6717cd 0%|#2d6ef9 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#63a2d9&#8243; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#3469b2&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|50px|30px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|12px|12px|12px|12px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;0px&#8221; 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