What is picking in SAP (LO - Logistics - General)?

SAP Term: picking

• Component: LO

• Component Name: Logistics - General

• Description: The process of grouping goods materials from the warehouse on the basis of sales orders, deliveries, or for staging materials for production. According to VDI Regulation 3590, page 1, picking is the grouping of certain partial quantities materials from warehouse stock on the basis of requirements from the Sales or Production department. In the Warehouse Management System WMS, picking takes place based on transport orders. We distinguish between picking from fixed storage bins and random picking.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Picking is the process of selecting goods from a warehouse or storage facility for delivery to a customer. It is an important part of the logistics process and involves the selection of goods from a warehouse or storage facility, based on customer orders. The goods are then packaged and shipped to the customer. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, picking is managed through the Logistics Execution (LE) module. The LE module allows users to manage the picking process, including creating pick lists, assigning pickers, and tracking the progress of picking tasks. The LE module also provides tools for optimizing the picking process, such as automated pick list generation and route optimization. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using SAP for picking, it is important to ensure that all pickers are properly trained and familiar with the system. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all pickers are aware of any safety protocols that may be in place in the warehouse or storage facility. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP's Logistics Execution (LE) module, please refer to SAP's official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_LE/7.5/en-US.