{"id":240361,"date":"2024-09-13T18:52:54","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T18:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/?p=240361"},"modified":"2025-10-08T14:17:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T14:17:16","slug":"understanding-sequencing-optimizing-your-warehouse-picking-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/blog\/understanding-sequencing-optimizing-your-warehouse-picking-route\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Sequencing: Optimizing Your Warehouse Picking Route\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 admin_label=\u201dsection\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_row admin_label=\u201drow\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 background_size=\u201dinitial\u201d background_position=\u201dtop_left\u201d background_repeat=\u201drepeat\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d custom_padding__hover=\u201d|||\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text admin_label=\u201dText\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.4\u2033 background_size=\u201dinitial\u201d background_position=\u201dtop_left\u201d background_repeat=\u201drepeat\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<p>Sequencing is all about creating the most efficient picking route through your warehouse. With a well-thought-out location sequence, you can ensure that your team moves through the warehouse quickly and without retracing their steps. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/ecommerce-wms\/\">Descartes Peoplevox\u2122<\/a> uses this sequence to guide operators along the best path to find the items needed for orders.<\/p>\n<p>Before setting up sequencing in Descartes Peoplevox, take some time to walk through your warehouse. Think about where your operators start and finish their picking. Identify the quickest, easiest route for them to follow\u2014one that makes sense and avoids unnecessary backtracking.<\/p>\n<p>For example, an operator can pick items from bays on both sides of an aisle efficiently by alternating sides, then start from the top of the next aisle instead of the bottom. It\u2019s also smart to begin at the bottom of a shelf and move across it in alternating directions. This approach makes it easier to adjust sequencing later if you need to add more shelves as your warehouse grows.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sequencing-examples.png\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.4\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d alt=\u201dSequencing examples\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.4\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<p>Draw your optimum route onto paper with the numbering of the various elements of the warehouse structure (zones, aisles, bays, etc.) that you have set up in your location hierarchy. This sketch will be a vital point of reference when you are setting up the sequencing.<\/p>\n<p>If you do not currently use Descartes Peoplevox \u2013 this sketch will provide vital direction for pickers \u2013 however you will be<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/blog\/10-common-problems-with-order-picking-and-how-to-solve-them\/\"> relying on tribal knowledge<\/a> and a long tenure of your team to stick to the best routes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Setting Up Sequencing in Descartes Peoplevox<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To set up efficient sequencing in Descartes Peoplevox, start at the base level of your location hierarchy, typically at the site level, and work your way up through each level until you reach the individual locations. For example, if your hierarchy is organized as site &gt; warehouse &gt; zone &gt; aisle &gt; bay &gt; shelf &gt; box, you\u2019ll begin after the site, which is already set up in the Sites tab.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start with the Warehouse<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the Locations tab in the Warehouse module.<\/li>\n<li>Select the top level of the hierarchy, such as the warehouse, and click \u201cEdit.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the sequence for the warehouse is set to 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sequence Each Level<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Move to the next level, like zones, and set their sequence.<\/li>\n<li>Use the \u201cReverse sequence\u201d and \u201cReset sequence\u201d buttons to streamline this process, especially if you want alternating directions for adjacent location groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Final Sequencing<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continue this process for each level\u2014aisles, bays, shelves\u2014until you reach the final level where individual locations (like boxes on shelves) are displayed.<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201cEdit locations\u201d to sequence the boxes on each shelf in order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Once complete, Descartes Peoplevox will use this sequencing to guide operators through the most efficient picking routes in the warehouse, ensuring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/blog\/the-quickest-packing-method-for-e-commerce\/\">smooth and optimized operations.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-2.png\" alt=\"Setting Up Sequencing in Descartes Peoplevox\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-240371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-2.png 681w, https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-2-480x354.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 681px, 100vw\"><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sequencing is all about creating the most efficient picking route through your warehouse. With a well-thought-out location sequence, you can ensure that your team moves through the warehouse quickly and without retracing their steps. Descartes Peoplevox\u2122 uses this sequence to guide operators along the best path to find the items needed for orders. Before setting [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":243246,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sequencing is all about creating the most efficient picking route through your warehouse. With a well-thought-out location sequence, you can ensure that your team moves through the warehouse quickly and without retracing their steps. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/ecommerce-wms\/\">Descartes Peoplevox\u2122<\/a> uses this sequence to guide operators along the best path to find the items needed for orders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before setting up sequencing in Descartes Peoplevox, take some time to walk through your warehouse. Think about where your operators start and finish their picking. Identify the quickest, easiest route for them to follow\u2014one that makes sense and avoids unnecessary backtracking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, an operator can pick items from bays on both sides of an aisle efficiently by alternating sides, then start from the top of the next aisle instead of the bottom. It\u2019s also smart to begin at the bottom of a shelf and move across it in alternating directions. This approach makes it easier to adjust sequencing later if you need to add more shelves as your warehouse grows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":240372,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Sequencing-examples-1024x537-1.png\" alt=\"Warehouse sequencing examples\" class=\"wp-image-240372\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br>Draw your optimum route onto paper with the numbering of the various elements of the warehouse structure (zones, aisles, bays, etc.) that you have set up in your location hierarchy. This sketch will be a vital point of reference when you are setting up the sequencing.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>If you do not currently use Descartes Peoplevox \u2013 this sketch will provide vital direction for pickers \u2013 however you will be<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/blog\/10-common-problems-with-order-picking-and-how-to-solve-them\/\"> relying on tribal knowledge<\/a> and a long tenure of your team to stick to the best routes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<br><strong>Setting Up Sequencing in Descartes Peoplevox<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To set up efficient sequencing in Descartes Peoplevox, start at the base level of your location hierarchy, typically at the site level, and work your way up through each level until you reach the individual locations. For example, if your hierarchy is organized as site &gt; warehouse &gt; zone &gt; aisle &gt; bay &gt; shelf &gt; box, you\u2019ll begin after the site, which is already set up in the Sites tab.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true,\"start\":1} -->\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Start with the Warehouse<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Go to the Locations tab in the Warehouse module.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Select the top level of the hierarchy, such as the warehouse, and click \"Edit.\"&nbsp;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Ensure the sequence for the warehouse is set to 1.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true,\"start\":2} -->\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Sequence Each Level<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Move to the next level, like zones, and set their sequence.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Use the \"Reverse sequence\" and \"Reset sequence\" buttons to streamline this process, especially if you want alternating directions for adjacent location groups.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true,\"start\":3} -->\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Final Sequencing<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Continue this process for each level\u2014aisles, bays, shelves\u2014until you reach the final level where individual locations (like boxes on shelves) are displayed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Click \"Edit locations\" to sequence the boxes on each shelf in order.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once complete, Descartes Peoplevox will use this sequencing to guide operators through the most efficient picking routes in the warehouse, ensuring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/blog\/the-quickest-packing-method-for-e-commerce\/\">smooth and optimized operations.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":240363,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/peoplevoxstage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240363\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":240371,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-2.png\" alt=\"Setting Up Sequencing in Descartes Peoplevox\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-240371\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-240361","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Understanding Sequencing: Optimizing Your Warehouse Picking<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn more about Understanding Sequencing: Optimizing Your Warehouse Picking | Peoplevox. 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