Question

Define broken-case and split-case mentioning which one is resistant to automation and why?

Answer 1

Answer 1.
Broken picking is a type of operation in which individual items are picked.
The approach to broken picking is made depending upon the volume of the item to be picked. The volume is generally divided into three categories low medium and high.
Split case order involves the selection of individual packets into a carton. There are different Technologies used to derive the efficiency and accuracy of this operation. There are number of designs systems in split case picking such as-
Pick to light systems- in this type of system lightning displays are attached to the pick face of the stock keeping unit in the picking area.
Put to light systems- this is used when at least one unit of the stock keeping unit is processed and most of the orders are received.
Pick to voice and put to voice systems- in this type of Technology the picker wears a headset. The system voice instruction are given to the picker. Action is taken accordingly.
Radio frequency systems- it gives the real-time interface to the picker by a scanner which integrates to the stock keeping unit. It is the most flexible and accurate mode of order filling.
Good to person- in this type the picker maintains a fixed position with little reaching the sku point. This technology is better suited when the volumes are high in operation.
Answer 2
Broken case is Resistance to automation. This is because in a broken case an order picker is used to pull selected items from the storage and it is made ready for shipment. The prime duties of the picker is to place the items in the correct box and load the container for order.

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