Some companies store materials in different locations depending on the type of component. For example, a bakery may have separate storage areas for regular and refrigerated ingredients.
The following configuration demonstrates how to separate picking operations in a two-step manufacturing process based on the category or type of components for the bakery. This approach ensures an optimized workflow by directing each component to the appropriate staging area before production.
⚠️ When to use this configuration?
This setup is useful in the following scenarios:
- Different Warehouse Keepers per Location – When each storage area is managed by a different person or team, separating picking operations ensures better organization and accountability.
- Picking Happens at Different Times – If certain materials need to be picked earlier or later than others, this configuration allows better scheduling and workflow management.
- Different Reservation Methods per Product Category – When products require different reservation strategies (e.g., first come, first served vs. scheduled allocation), separating picking operations ensures proper inventory handling.
