Picking methods, devices, systems and equipment

By replenishing parcels awaiting picking to free up more empty space in the picking area, and determining picking waves across outbound timeframes based on the inventory information of the picking area, dynamic collaborative processing is achieved. This solves the problem of parcels not being able to be shipped out on time under the static collaborative processing method, thereby improving picking efficiency and order fulfillment rate.

CN115222308BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26CAINIAO SMART LOGISTICS HLDG LTD
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CAINIAO SMART LOGISTICS HLDG LTD
Filing Date
2021-03-31
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

The static collaborative processing method of wave picking and replenishment in the existing technology lacks flexibility and fault tolerance, which makes it difficult for order packages to be shipped out on time and for orders to be fulfilled on schedule, especially when the picking area has limited capacity and the timeliness requirements of orders are high.

Method used

By freeing up more empty space in the picking area for replenishing orders awaiting picking, and determining picking waves across outbound delivery times based on inventory information in the picking area, replenishment and picking are carried out with this goal in mind, achieving dynamic collaboration and ensuring timely delivery.

Benefits of technology

With limited picking area capacity and high order timeliness requirements, this system improves the flexibility and tolerance of picking waves, ensuring that order packages are shipped out on time and guaranteeing normal order fulfillment.

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Abstract

This application provides a picking method, apparatus, system, and equipment. The method includes: determining picking waves across outbound timeframes based on picking area inventory information, with the goal of freeing up more empty space in the picking area to replenish goods for pending order packages and ensuring timely delivery; determining first replenishment information corresponding to the picking waves across outbound timeframes, and performing replenishment processing on order packages in the picking waves across outbound timeframes based on the first replenishment information; and performing picking processing on order packages in the picking waves across outbound timeframes based on the replenished picking area inventory information. This approach enables dynamic coordination between picking waves and replenishment, creating picking waves that improve inventory turnover in the picking area when picking area capacity is limited and order timeframes are critical. This solves the problem of outbound delivery due to insufficient replenishment in the picking area, thereby ensuring normal order fulfillment.
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