Pick and Pass

The concept of pick and pass also known as split case picking helps complete pick orders. The warehouse pick and pass methods is particularly helpful when labor is at a premium. A conveyor is essential in order to set up multiple packing zones.

The picking and packing process always starts at zone one. Each bin has a required list of items added in the kitting process or multiple orders. As the box or bin passes a worker, the individual adds the item listed. If that zone does not possess the items required, then it moves to the next station until all items have been included. Like most processes, the pick and pass method can use the paper and checklist utilize voice software. The software used must be flexible enough to configure the picking process to accommodate several pick and pack orders.
I found this method useful, but the most difficult to explain clearly. Conveying (no pun intended) this concept took a bit of work for me, so I researched the concept and found an article from Logistics News that was easy to read and explains this idea fairly clearly.