Time-to-First-Pick Metrics

Time-to-pick metrics measure the duration from the initiation of an order picking task to the completion of the pick. They are used to assess the effi...

Abzug refers to the scheduled process of picking up goods by the buyer or carrier from a supplier’s premises or warehouse, usually in defined interval...

Pickup refers to the process of collecting goods or shipments from a specified location for onward transportation or handling within the supply chain.

Takt time is the available production time divided by customer demand in a given period, defining the maximum time allowed to produce one unit in orde...

The time interval between the initiation and completion of a process, for example the duration from placing an order to the delivery of the goods.

Lead time is the time interval between placing an order for a product and its arrival at the destination or its availability in stock.