# Batch Picking

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> A picker collects items for several customer orders in a single pass through the warehouse, only separating them by order in a downstream sorting step.

A picker collects items for several customer orders in a single pass through the warehouse, only separating them by order in a downstream sorting step. Batch picking bundles multiple orders into one lot to cut travel distance per unit and push throughput higher. The efficiency gain depends heavily on the reliability of the sort operation that follows – a weak sort undermines the whole approach. Compared to wave picking, batch picking focuses on consolidating the physical pick moves rather than scheduling when orders are released to the floor.

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## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Batch Picking |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 88 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/batch-picking.asp |

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