plukklager

Plukklager is a term used in Norwegian and some Swedish contexts for a warehouse facility that is optimized to perform order picking. The primary purpose is to retrieve items from stock to fill customer orders as efficiently as possible. Plukklager can refer to dedicated pick warehouses or to configurations within larger distribution centers focused on picking operations. The design emphasizes short travel distances, high-density storage, and swift movement of goods from storage to packing.

Operations typically involve a combination of pick methods, such as batch picking, zone picking, or wave picking, guided by a warehouse management system (WMS). Technologies commonly employed include pick-to-light, voice picking, barcode scanning, and mobile devices. In some cases, goods-to-person systems or automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) are used to accelerate picking and increase accuracy. The packing area, sorting, and staging are closely integrated to minimize handoffs and handling.

Key performance metrics for plukklager include order throughput (lines or orders per hour), picking accuracy, and utilization of storage space. Design considerations cover layout (narrow-aisle vs. wide-aisle, flow-though vs. U-shaped), item velocity, SKU count, and integration with transportation and carriers. Automation and robotics are increasingly adopted in modern plukklager to balance labor costs and service levels.

In the Nordic region, plukklager are common in e-commerce and retail logistics and often form part of omnichannel fulfillment strategies. See also: warehousing, order fulfillment, warehouse management system.