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order picking warehouse

An order picking warehouse is a storage facility specifically designed and organized for rapid order consolidation.

Last updated: 8 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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An order picking warehouse is a storage facility specifically designed and organized for rapid order consolidation. Unlike pure buffer storage, it holds goods temporarily and in customer-ready lot sizes before they are picked and shipped. The spatial layout – often with picking zones within arm's reach – minimizes walking distances; fast-moving items typically rotate here, while slow-moving inventory remains in remote areas. The material flow follows a strict sequence: inbound receiving → interim storage → picking → quality check → outbound dispatch.

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