Optimal picking breakdown for case/bulk mix (box + bulk)
Calculate the candidate with the shortest work time (smallest number of picking lines) based on the required quantity, number of cases, and inventory (cases/bulbs).
Example: 125 required / 24 cases / A lot stock 5 cases, 3 pieces
Case-by-case calculation (input)
Inventory (enter by lot)
If there are multiple lots, please add a row. Blank fields are treated as 0, and negative numbers are not allowed.
| Lot name (optional) | case stock | rose stock | priority | memo |
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Restrictive conditions (such as not being able to unpack)
Picking breakdown (results)
Recommended (fastest picking)
| lot | case | rose | Unpacking | subtotal |
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Candidate (comparison)
| # | rule | case | rose | Number of lines picked | Unpacking | Lot number | remarks |
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Breakdown details (by lot)
| lot | case | rose | Unpacking | subtotal |
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Out of stock/alternative suggestions
Alternative proposal (what can be done)
1. Maximum shipping breakdown
2. Proposed adjustment of required quantity (case multiple)
3. Reduce to case multiple
Allowing lot mixing may alleviate the shortage.
Fractional optimization rules
Concept of calculation
- Shortest picking gives priority to candidates with the least number of used (lot x type) instruction lines.
- Candidates are lightweight and generate peripheral patterns of the number of cases, and are sorted by score for each rule.
- Case priority: Compare the number of rows and the number of lots when tied in the direction of reducing looseness.
- Bulk stock first: Use bulk stock first and compare the number of lines in case of a tie.
- Yield Priority: Minimize unpacking surplus and compare number of rows and number of mixes during ties.
FAQ (Multiple lots, Priority rules, Out of stock)
Do you have multiple lots in stock?
You can enter separate lot lines in the inventory section. Lot name is arbitrary.
I want to prioritize roses/cases
You can switch between candidates and recommendations using the rule switch (case priority / rose priority / yield priority) at the top of the screen.
What if it's out of stock?
In addition to displaying the number of shortages, the system also provides a maximum shipping breakdown and alternative proposals (proposals for quantity adjustment, constraint changes, etc.).
What is “shortest picking”?
This tool assumes that the fewer the number of lines to pick (the number of instruction lines), the faster it will be.
Precautions
If there are on-site packaging regulations, such as prohibiting unpacking or prohibiting mixed lots, be sure to set the constraints.
This tool is a guide to the picking breakdown. Please follow the operational rules (inspection, shipping limits, temperature range, packaging restrictions, etc.) when making the final decision.