What is combined picking in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: combined picking

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: The process of grouping goods products from the warehouse based on multiple warehouse tasks for deliveries in the outbound process. You can perform combined picking in radio frequency transactions and it allows you to perform a single pick confirmation for the total quantity of multiple warehouse tasks, instead of executing handling units one by one.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Combined picking is a process in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM) that allows for the consolidation of multiple orders into one picking task. This process helps to reduce the number of trips a picker needs to make, thus increasing efficiency and reducing costs. It also helps to reduce the amount of time it takes to complete an order, as multiple orders can be picked at once. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Combined picking is enabled by setting up a picking strategy in the EWM system. This strategy defines which orders should be combined and how they should be combined. Once the strategy is set up, the system will automatically combine orders that meet the criteria set in the strategy. The picker will then be able to pick multiple orders at once, reducing the number of trips they need to make and increasing efficiency. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a combined picking strategy, it is important to consider the size and weight of the items being picked. If items are too large or heavy, it may not be possible to combine them into one picking task. Additionally, it is important to consider how many orders can be combined at once without compromising efficiency or accuracy. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Combined picking is just one of many processes available in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM). Other processes include wave picking, zone picking, and batch picking. Each process has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it is important to consider which process best suits your needs before setting up a strategy.