Setting Up Picking Trolleys
What is a Tote?
A tote is a container used to hold products while they are being picked.
Each tote typically represents a customer order or a collection of orders within a picking process.
What is a Picking Trolley?
A picking trolley is a mobile unit that holds multiple totes.
This allows warehouse operatives to pick products for several orders during a single warehouse journey.
Creating a Trolley
Navigate to Picking → Trolleys
Select Add Trolley
Create the trolley
Assign totes where required
Adding Totes to a Trolley
Open the trolley and select Add Totes.
Each tote will receive a unique barcode and can then be used during picking operations.
Benefits of Using Trolleys
Reduced travel time
Improved picking efficiency
Better order organisation
Easier management of large picking waves
Important Notes
Trolleys are most effective when used with Wave Picking.
Tote labels should be printed before use.
Each trolley should have a unique barcode.
FAQs
How many totes can a trolley contain?
This depends on your warehouse setup and trolley configuration.
Can totes be moved between trolleys?
Yes, provided operational processes allow for it.
