Order Batching

Order Batching

What is order batching?

Order batching is the process of preparing one or more orders for picking. Hopstack checks whether eligible stock is available for each order, determines where the stock should be picked from, allocates the stock for the order and creates a picking batch for the warehouse team.

What happens during batching?

1. Hopstack checks stock availability. It considers the order’s SKU, warehouse, quantity, and any requirements such as lot, expiry date, serial number, pallet, or LPN. Stock already reserved for other orders is taken into account.

2. Eligible stock locations are selected. Hopstack identifies the bin or bins that can supply the order. Where applicable, it prioritises eligible stock with the earliest expiry date.

3. Stock is reserved for the order. The required quantity is set aside so it is accounted for when other orders are batched.

4. A picking batch is created. Pickers can use the batch to find the required stock and confirm the pick.

Ways to batch orders

You can batch orders in two ways:

1. Create a manual batch: Select the orders you want to group and create a picking batch directly.https://help.hopstack.io/home/improved-manual-batching-process

2. Create a batch through an outbound plan: Create an outbound plan to organize the orders, then generate a picking batch. https://help.hopstack.io/home/outbound-planning