Picking
How Smart Routing Works
When you start picking an order, Pixa WMS analyses the locations of all required products and calculates the shortest path through your warehouse. Pickers receive a sequenced list that minimises backtracking — starting at one end of the warehouse and working toward the other without doubling back. For multi-order batch picks, the engine merges locations across all orders in the batch into a single optimised route.Devices
Open the Pixa WMS interface on any device connected to your network. Hand scanners display a simplified pick-list screen; computers and tablets show the full interface with map-style location highlights. No dedicated app install is required — the interface is browser-based.Prioritisation
Before starting a pick run, filter and prioritise orders by:- Carrier deadline — fulfil time-sensitive carrier cut-offs first.
- Order type — separate marketplace orders, web store orders, or wholesale picks.
- Zone — run zone-specific pick batches to keep teams from crossing each other’s paths.
Picking Steps
1
Open the Orders Queue
Go to Orders → Pending Picks and select the orders you want to pick. Use the filters to prioritise by carrier, channel, or order date, then click Start Picking.
2
Follow the Optimised Route
Pixa WMS displays the first location in the route. Walk to the indicated aisle, shelf, and position. The screen shows the product name, SKU, and quantity required.
3
Scan the Product Barcode
Scan the barcode on the product (or the shelf label) to confirm you have the correct item. The system registers the pick and immediately advances to the next location.
4
Repeat Until Complete
Continue along the route, scanning at each location. When all items are collected, the picking stage closes and the order moves automatically to Packing.
Packing
At the packing station, every item is scanned a second time before the order is sealed. This double-check catches picking errors before a wrong product leaves the warehouse.Barcode Validation
Each item you place in the box must be scanned against the order. If the barcode does not match an expected item, Pixa WMS plays an alert and prevents you from confirming the pack. This validation step is mandatory and cannot be skipped.Packing Steps
1
Open the Packing Queue
Navigate to Orders → Ready to Pack. Select an order to open the packing screen. The expected item list is displayed with quantities.
2
Scan Each Item
Pick up the first item from the collected goods and scan its barcode. The item is checked off the list. Repeat for every item in the order.
3
Confirm the Pack
When all items are scanned and quantities match, click Confirm Pack. Pixa WMS marks the order as packed and triggers automatic cargo label generation.
4
Print the Label and Ship
The shipping label prints automatically on your connected label printer. Attach it to the parcel and hand it to the carrier. See Shipping for details on label generation and carrier hand-off.
Barcode validation at the packing station is the primary safeguard against wrong-item shipments. Keeping all product barcodes up to date in your catalogue ensures this check works correctly every time.