{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Picking Path Optimization Engine","description":"A picking path optimization engine is an algorithm within a warehouse management system (WMS) that calculates the most efficient sequence of storage locations for each picker to visit. Instead of working through positions in simple location-number order, the engine resequences them based on travel criteria – common methods include sweep routing, cluster picking, and zone-based picking. It takes into account the actual floor layout, aisle widths, and in dynamic variants, current warehouse occupan","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/picking-path-optimization-engine","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-17T18:45:49.270942","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_picking","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/picking-path-optimization-engine","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Picking Path Optimization Engine · A picking path optimization engine is an algorithm within a warehouse management system (WMS) that calculates the most efficient sequence of storage locations for each picker to visit. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_picking"}