Industrial Pick Module System For Manual Handling and Automatic
Operation
Pick modules integrate various processing solutions to optimize the
order process. They efficiently transfer products to distribution
centers and speed up the order fulfillment process.
Pick modules can be designed for manual picking, automated picking,
or a combination of both applications. These integrated systems
help consolidate space, create an efficient distribution center,
reduce or eliminate travel times and save on labor costs.
Single or multi-level pick modules contain a variety of storage
systems, including carton flow racks, pallet flow racks, conveyors,
steel racks, or shelving. One way to achieve cost-effective picking
in the warehouse is to create a system of pick modules.
Main components of warehouse pick modules
| Components | Working method | Functions |
| Selective pallet rack | Basic storage units | Cost-saving with adjustability |
| Push back pallet rack | Large palletized loads | High-density storage with efficient retrieval |
| Carton flow pallet rack | Small items in cartons and boxes | Fast turnover with many picking faces |
| Mezzanine rack | Structural support and Storage | Maximized space utilization |
| Shelving system | Basic storage units for various products | Flexible and easy accessibility |
| Pallet flow rack system | High throughput items storage and retrieval | Gravity-driven and energy-saving |
| Conveyors | Product transport and delivery | Time-saving and labor-saving
|
Key Benefits of Pick Modules:
- Allows high-density product storage in vertical storage areas
- Significantly reduces the total surface area required for storage
space
- Optimizes equipment space
- Reduces complex travel for order preparation personnel when
searching for items to fulfill orders
- Reduces errors caused by sequence fatigue and under-correction of
errors
- Improves selection efficiency
- Improve product turnaround times
- Speeds up order processing and reduces post-shipment issues
- Ensure customer satisfaction and increase opportunities for order
renewal
Key Applications for Pick Modules:
- Prepackaged Food Manufacturers
- Electronics manufacturers
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors
- Automotive component manufacturers and distributors
- Third-party logistics companies
The picking module is a unique storage solution for a busy
warehouse or distribution center. Interestingly, the Sampling
Module is not a stand-alone structure. Instead, it is a complex
structure consisting of a multi-level shelving system for storing
stock and collecting items to ensure perfect order fulfillment.
This advanced storage system makes it easier to store bulk
products, reduces product handling efforts, and allows orders to be
shipped faster and more efficiently. Picking modules is
particularly important for warehouses that need to handle large
volumes of SKUs.
Some picking modules include manual picking systems, while more
advanced ones allow for automated picking. However, the current
market for industrial storage equipment is driven by a growing
number of advanced pick modules that offer a mixture of both.
Often, the best choice of module is one that is customized to fit
your company's unique application. More specifically, the design of
the pick module depends on the diversity of SKUs the system must
handle, the space available, and many other factors. Our team has
the ability to help you design a specialized pick module that fits
your requirements as much as possible. If you have questions about
our pick module solutions or would like to build a pick module,
please feel free to contact us.
