What is the man-to-goods principle?
The man-to-goods principle represents a picking method. Here, the goods are provided statically. The picker must therefore independently go to the storage location of the goods, remove them and bring them back to the picking location.
Man-to-goods picking is particularly suitable for small orders with low volume and weight. This is due to the fact that most of the time the goods are removed without any tools and are not transported to the picker. But man-to-goods picking is also often used for rush orders, as it can almost always be used spontaneously and quickly.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of man-to-goods picking?
Man-to-goods picking has various advantages and limitations, depending on the quantity and integration into the processes.
Advantages:
- Man-to-goods picking does not require large investments
- Picking performance is relatively high with optimized picking paths
Disadvantages:
- The picker must always be on the move to pick goods, so this does not provide an ergonomic workplace for employees
- Increased walking distances result in longer travel times
