Picking to a cart is another way a warehouse can increase its inventory management efficiency and make a big impact. Picking and packing speed can be greatly increased when picking to a cart.
Because carts are able to move around the warehouse floor, many businesses find them more flexible than conveyors, and more suitable when a business is picking more than 100 SKUs.
Benefits of cart systems:
Warehouses use various cart systems for inventory fulfillment and order picking to optimize operations, increase throughput, and reduce errors. Each system has its own set of benefits depending on the scale and nature of operations. Here are some popular cart systems and their respective benefits:
When selecting a cart system, it's important to consider factors such as the warehouse layout, the volume and nature of products handled, budget constraints, and the desired degree of automation. Often, warehouses employ a combination of different systems to cater to various operational needs.