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Streamlining Order Processing & Optimizing Picking with Pre-Packaged WM Apps

Written by Vaidya Aiyer | Mar 21, 2025 12:35:59 PM

Fast, accurate order fulfillment is the cornerstone of efficient warehouse operations. However, many SAP WM users face:
❌ Slow picking & packing processes
❌ High order error rates
❌ Inefficient picking paths, increasing labor costs

πŸ’‘ Did you know?
πŸ“Œ 60% of total warehouse labor time is spent on picking orders.
πŸ“Œ Companies that optimize picking workflows can reduce errors by 30% and improve fulfillment speeds by 50%.

SAP EWM offers advanced picking automation, but pre-packaged order processing apps for SAP WM provide similar benefits without a full migration.

The Challenge: Inefficient Picking & Order Processing in SAP WM

Many warehouses still use outdated picking strategies, leading to:
πŸ“‰ Longer fulfillment times – Inefficient picking sequences increase delays.
πŸ“‰ High labor costs – Workers travel unnecessarily across warehouse zones.
πŸ“‰ Higher error rates – Manual order picking leads to mispicks & returns.

How Pre-Packaged Apps Improve Order Processing & Picking in SAP WM

Instead of migrating to SAP EWM, businesses can enhance SAP WM with pre-packaged apps to automate and optimize order fulfillment.

πŸ”Ή 1. AI-Driven Smart Picking Path Optimization

πŸ’‘ Challenge: Workers waste time traveling inefficient routes.
βœ… Solution: AI-powered apps analyze order data and create the most efficient picking sequence, reducing travel time by 35%.

πŸ”Ή 2. Voice-Picking & Hands-Free Order Processing

πŸ’‘ Challenge: Manual scanning slows down productivity.
βœ… Solution: Voice-directed picking enables workers to receive verbal instructions, improving accuracy and speed.

πŸ”Ή 3. Automated Order Verification with Barcode & RFID

πŸ’‘ Challenge: Picking mistakes lead to incorrect shipments.
βœ… Solution: Pre-packaged apps automatically verify picked items using barcode scanning or RFID, reducing mispicks by 40%.

πŸ“Š Case Study: How a Retail Distribution Center Improved Picking Efficiency

A retail distributor struggled with delayed shipments and high picking errors.

After implementing pre-packaged picking & order processing apps, they achieved:
πŸ“Œ 50% faster picking speeds
πŸ“Œ 70% reduction in order fulfillment errors
πŸ“Œ Lower labor costs due to optimized picking paths

Final Thoughts

Optimizing order fulfillment is critical for warehouse success. Pre-packaged apps modernize SAP WM’s picking workflowsβ€”increasing speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency without full EWM migration.

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