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Award in Warehouse Operations Picking, packing and wrapping goods Your host for the day INSERT NAME INSERT BUSINESS INSERT JOB TITLE Housekeeping and ground rules Toilets Programme overview Warehouse fundamentals Inventory management Moving and handli...

Award in Warehouse Operations Picking, packing and wrapping goods Your host for the day INSERT NAME INSERT BUSINESS INSERT JOB TITLE Housekeeping and ground rules Toilets Programme overview Warehouse fundamentals Inventory management Moving and handling goods Picking, packing and wrapping goods Learning objectives 1 2 3 Describe the types of Describe the tools and Identify problems that can materials to be used for equipment to be used for occur when assembling packing and wrapping packing and wrapping orders for dispatch. goods. goods. 4 5 6 Describe how to wrap and Identify problems that can Describe appropriate pack parcels and pallets in occur when wrapping and action when dealing with an appropriate manner for packing the goods. identified problems. shipping.  What is the process to fulfil a customer’s order? Order fulfilment Order placed Pick Check and pack Wrap and label Shipping Picking and packing is the process of selecting and packaging products in a warehouse. This includes ‘picking’ the right type and number of products from inventory and ‘packing’ them for shipment. Mintsoft Pick and pack methods Piece picking Batch picking Pick and pack one order at a time Pick and pack batches of orders at the same time  Pick and pack methods Zone picking Wave picking A B A B Consolidation, packing and Consolidation, packing and wrapping wrapping station station C D C D Pick and pack partial orders in a warehouse zone, Pick and pack batches of orders withing their then pass boxes to other zones to pick and pack zone, then pass to other zones for more additional items batch picking  What are wrapping and packing? What is the differences between wrapping and packing? Wrapping and packing Packing involves placing items into Wrapping focuses on securing, protecting containers (such as boxes or crates) along and providing a barrier against external with additional materials to fill voids, cushion factors. and protect the items during handling, To organise items storage and transportation. To provide a for easier handling and transport. protective layer To protect items around individual from damage items or groups of caused by shocks, items. To secure items vibrations and other physical forces. together, especially To provide a barrier in the case of against palletised loads. To prevent environmental factors such as contamination and moisture and tampering. temperature changes. Tools and materials required for packing and wrapping What tools and materials are required for packing and wrapping goods? Packing materials Corrugated boxes/Cardboard boxes Single wall Double wall Triple wall Packing peanuts/Foam peanuts Air pillows/Air cushions Packing paper/Craft paper Foam sheets/Foam rolls Bubble bags/Bubble pouches Securing, sealing and fastening materials Packaging tape/Sealing tape Packing tape dispensers Strapping/Banding Polypropylene strapping Polyester strapping Steel strapping Strapping machines Twine/String Zip ties/Cable ties Buckles and seals Protective packaging Edge protectors/Corner protectors Pallet covers Desiccants Labelling and marking materials Shipping labels and stickers Label printers Markers and pens Warning labels/Stickers Wrapping materials Pallets Stretch wrap/Stretch film Shrink wrap/Shrink film Hand stretch wrap Machine stretch wrap Heat guns Bubble wrap Foam wrap Plastic sheeting Specialised packaging Custom foam inserts Anti-static packaging Oxygen absorbers Temperature controlled packaging Insulated shipping containers Polystyrene (EPS) or Polyurethane (PUR) Foam containers Vacuum Insulated Panels (VIPs) Gel packs and Phase Change Materials (PCMs) Dry ice Anti-tamper and security packaging Tamper evident seals and bands Child resistant closures Serialisation and track and trace labels Packaging Machinery Box erectors Case sealers Void fill machines Foam in place systems Conveyor systems Roller conveyors Belt conveyors Weighing and Measuring Scales Dimensional weight scanners Problems when assembling orders for dispatch Improper labelling of packages can cause delivery errors, 1 Incorrect items A leading to lost or delayed shipments. System outages or failures in order management software 2 Inventory discrepancies B can disrupt the order assembly process, causing delays and errors. Insufficient quality control checks can result in defective or 3 Mislabelling C incorrect items being dispatched. Lack of optimised workflows can slow down order assembly, 4 Damaged goods D impacting delivery times and operational efficiency. Mistakes made by employees, such as picking the wrong 5 Inefficient processes E item or entering incorrect information. Poor handling or inadequate packaging can result in 6 Communication breakdowns F damaged products, necessitating returns and replacements. Picking the wrong items or incorrect quantities can lead to 7 Technological failures G customer dissatisfaction and increased return rates. Where orders require customisation, errors following specific 8 Human errors H customer instructions can lead to dissatisfaction and returns. Inaccurate inventory counts can result in stockouts or 9 Regulatory compliance issues I overstocking, causing delays or inability to fulfil orders. Failure to comply with regulations related to shipping (e.g., 10 Lack of quality control J hazardous materials) can result in legal issues and fines. Poor communication between different can result in 11 Customisation errors K misunderstandings and errors in order fulfilment. 1. G 2. I 3. A 4. F 5. D 6. K 7. B 8. E 9. J 10. C 11. H Picking errors Standard mispick Wrong quantity Incorrect item Picking an item with a similar ID Location error Substitution error Losing order details Forgetting about half picked orders Common causes of picking errors Poor organisation Lack of training Inefficient processes Human error Problems when wrapping and packing goods Match the definition to the problem and correct solution.  How can we reduce picking, packing and wrapping errors? Reducing picking errors? Assess current picking accuracy Improve warehouse layout Create an organised inventory system Use barcode scanning Set up a warehouse management system (WMS) Train and incentivise staff Conduct regular inventory audits Reducing packing and wrapping errors Implement quality control Use pick and pack software Follow infill instructions Optimise packaging for efficient pallet storage Strategically place packing materials Use lightweight protective packaging Implement cross docking Preparing goods for shipping How can a parcel be appropriately prepared for dispatch? How can a pallet of goods be appropriately prepared for dispatch? What key actions would you take to maintain the integrity of the goods being shipped? Preparing a parcel for shipping First impressions Choose the right Wrap and pack count packaging Seal the parcel securely Label the parcel for shipping Things to avoid Damaged boxes Creased boxes/barcodes Unboxed items Open/unsealed boxes Preparing a pallet for shipping Pack each box properly Stack boxes in a logical order Make sure weight is evenly distributed Use cardboard to protect Shrink wrap the entire Use nylon straps for corners and edges. shipment added security Common mistakes Using the wrong size pallet Piling on too much weight Using mediocre packing products Not labelling your pallet correctly Recap session Types of packing and wrapping materials Tools and equipment used for packing and wrapping goods Problems and solutions when assembling orders when wrapping and packing goods Wrapping and packing parcels and pallets appropriately Recap the programme Warehouse fundamentals Inventory management Moving and handling goods Picking, packing and wrapping goods People 1st International www.people1st.co.uk Vertigo [email protected] Cheese Lane Bristol BS2 0JJ @p1stgroup United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 3074 1222 People 1st International