CPIM Practice Exam

Which method of picking involves transporting aggregates of products to a common area?

1. Discrete order picking

2. Zone picking

3. Batch picking

4. Wave picking

The correct answer is: Batch picking

Batch picking is a method of order fulfillment that allows for the efficient retrieval of multiple items in one trip, minimizing the number of trips required to satisfy several orders. In batch picking, a list of items from multiple orders is combined, so that products can be gathered in a single pass. This process involves gathering and transporting aggregate quantities of products to a common area, where the individual orders are then assembled. By focusing on aggregating items from various orders, batch picking helps streamline the picking process, increases picking speed, and reduces labor costs. As a result, it’s particularly effective in scenarios where many orders contain the same items, allowing pickers to collect these items more efficiently than if they were collecting them for each individual order separately. This method can lead to significant improvements in productivity and efficiency within the supply chain operation.