{"id":242989,"date":"2025-11-03T21:28:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T21:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/?p=242989"},"modified":"2026-04-24T06:25:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T06:25:21","slug":"how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Be a Faster Warehouse Picker: 9 Tips for Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_row admin_label=\u201dKey Takeaways Section\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.4\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d custom_margin=\u201d||0px||false|false\u201d custom_padding=\u201d||0px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.27.4\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_heading title=\u201dKey takeaways\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d title_level=\u201dh2\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label=\u201dKey Takeaways\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d custom_padding=\u201d||20px||false|false\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 locked=\u201doff\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Picking speed impacts customer satisfaction and on-time delivery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Warehouse layout, batch picking, and zoning can reduce walking time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>A warehouse management system (WMS) with barcode scanning and guided picking boosts efficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Gamification and team visibility can increase motivation and output.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Brands like Gymshark and AYBL Group have used these strategies to scale.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\u201d4.27.4\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span>If you work in a warehouse for an ecommerce business, speed is everything. Delays and slow fulfilment times don\u2019t just frustrate customers. They turn into an operational avalanche. One backlogged day becomes two, orders keep piling up, and suddenly you\u2019re buried.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>To make a measurable difference in pick speed, you need to reduce walking time, visual scanning, and mistakes. Here are nine tips for pickers and warehouse managers to help you pick faster and stay ahead of new orders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u201dTable of contents\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 title_level=\u201dh3\u2033][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#highdemandproducts\">Stage high-demand products near shipping stations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Batchpick\">Batch pick multiple orders for the same item<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#zones\">Divide your warehouse into zones<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dynamicstorage\">Maximise your pickface with dynamic storage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#similarlookingitems\">Separate similar-looking items<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mobileWMS\">Use a mobile WMS with clear instructions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#trolley\">Pick and sort to trolley<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Gamifypicking\">Gamify your picking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Learnbrands\">Learn from the brands who\u2019ve done it<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#FAQs\">Warehouse efficiency FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u201d1. Stage high-demand products near shipping stations\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d title_level=\u201dh2\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d module_id=\u201dhighdemandproducts\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025_11_Blog_PVX_When-Is-the-Right-Time-to-Implement-a-WMS_2.jpg\u201d alt=\u201dAn image displaying two pictures from Descartes Peoplevox\u2019s Aver Active video testimonial. On the left, a warehouse worker scans and picks order items. The right shows a warehouse aisle.\u201d title_text=\u201d2025_11_Blog_PVX_When Is the Right Time to Implement a WMS_2\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span>If 50% of your sales come from 10% of your products, don\u2019t store them at the back of the warehouse. Staging fast movers close to the packing bench minimises walking time and speeds up daily output.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Getting ready for a flash sale, influencer livestream, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-ecommerce-peak-season-prep\/\">ecommerce peak season<\/a> event that could spike order volumes around certain products? Stage high-demand items on rolling carts or temporary shelving near pack and ship areas for quick access.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/blog\/how-to-design-your-warehouse-layout\/\">tips for efficient warehouse layout.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u201d2. Batch pick multiple orders for the same item\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d title_level=\u201dh2\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d module_id=\u201dBatchpick\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/bully-billows.webp\u201d alt=\u201dWarehouse worker scanning a barcode with a mobile WMS for batch picking\u201d title_text=\u201dbully-billows\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span>If 100 people ordered the same hoodie, don\u2019t walk the aisle 100 times. Pick all 100 in one go using a trolley with shelving and bins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Batch picking by SKU eliminates redundant trips and significantly reduces walking time. Your WMS should be able to group like items automatically for batch picking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/blog\/warehouse-picking-strategies\/\">batch picking<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u201d3. Divide your warehouse into zones\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d title_level=\u201dh2\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d module_id=\u201dzones\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Warehouse_Pick_Pack_Stations-1024\u00d7711-1.png\u201d alt=\u201dWarehouse zones\u201d title_text=\u201dWarehouse_Pick_Pack_Stations-1024\u00d7711\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span>Instead of having every picker walk all over the warehouse, assign pickers to specific zones. This eliminates backtracking and pick path overlap. With zoning, five pickers can work in parallel without bumping into each other or duplicating steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It\u2019s faster, safer, and easier to train new team members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/blog\/picking-and-packing-guide\/\">zone picking<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u201d4. Maximise your pickface with dynamic storage\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d title_level=\u201dh2\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d module_id=\u201ddynamicstorage\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dynamic-storage-ecommerce-1024\u00d7458-1.webp\u201d alt=\u201dA warehouse bin with mixed SKUs using dynamic storage for visual distinction\u201d title_text=\u201ddynamic-storage-ecommerce-1024\u00d7458-1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span>Increase the number of products stored in ready-to-pick locations rather than in bulk storage. That way, you spend less time replenishing pick faces and more time fulfilling orders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Dynamic or chaotic storage (where a SKU can be stored in multiple locations or multiple SKUs in one location) is the best way to do this. It\u2019s possible with a barcode-based system and a WMS to track item location and guide pick routes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/blog\/amazon-warehouse-layout-strategy\/\">dynamic storage<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u201d5. Separate similar-looking items\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d title_level=\u201dh2\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d module_id=\u201dsimilarlookingitems\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lovall-warehouse-2.jpg\u201d alt=\u201dLovall warehouse pick face with dynamic storage\u201d title_text=\u201dlovall-warehouse-2\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span>Managers, don\u2019t make your pickers hunt between navy and black or medium and large items in the same bin. Instead, s<\/span><span>pread out lookalike SKUs across your storage locations, placing them next to items that look different. <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span>If it\u2019s the only blue thing on the shelf, your pickers can find it faster and with fewer errors. This is another example of dynamic storage in action. You can store SKUs in multiple locations, and pickers can easily find them using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/\">mobile WMS<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u201d6. Use a mobile WMS with clear instructions\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d title_level=\u201dh2\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d module_id=\u201dmobileWMS\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/fishing-and-tackle.webp\u201d alt=\u201dWarehouse worker using a mobile WMS to scan a product on a shelf\u201d title_text=\u201dfishing-and-tackle\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span>Paper pick lists slow you down and invite mistakes. Upgrade to a WMS that uses mobile devices to guide pickers step-by-step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Make sure the software is easy to follow, even for temps or new hires. Descartes Peoplevox\u2019s Android app leads users with simple prompts and scan-to-confirm workflows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/peoplevox-tour\/\"><strong><span>Take a 5-minute tour of Peoplevox.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u201d7. Pick and sort to trolley\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d title_level=\u201dh2\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d module_id=\u201dtrolley\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span>For multi-item orders, sorting as you pick speeds up the pick-pack-ship process. It doesn\u2019t cost the pickers more time, and it makes your whole team more efficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Use a cart or trolley with labeled totes (one per order). As you pick, drop each item into its order tote. When the run is done, every order is already grouped and ready to pack.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span>See how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/success-story\/aybl-group\/\">AYBL Group<\/a> nails this workflow:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 background_size=\u201dinitial\u201d background_position=\u201dtop_left\u201d background_repeat=\u201drepeat\u201d custom_margin=\u201d||40px||false|false\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_code _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <iframe>    src=\u201dhttps:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/AQRYW0gtg6k\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    title=\u201dYouTube video player\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    allow=\u201daccelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    referrerpolicy=\u201dstrict-origin-when-cross-origin\u201d<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    allowfullscreen<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    style=\u201dposition:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\u201d&gt;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/iframe><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_heading title=\u201d8. Gamify your picking\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d title_level=\u201dh2\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d module_id=\u201dGamifypicking\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/aybl-video-thumbnail.webp\u201d alt=\u201dWarehouse manager with dashboard to track employee productivity metrics\u201d title_text=\u201daybl-video-thumbnail\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span>Visibility drives motivation. Display live dashboards to show who\u2019s picking fastest and who\u2019s lagging behind. No one wants to be last, come the end of the day!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Set challenges, rewards, or team goals to encourage friendly competition and continuous improvement. Make it visible. Make it fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u201d9. Learn from the brands who\u2019ve done it\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d title_level=\u201dh2\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d module_id=\u201dLearnbrands\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-3.png\u201d alt=\u201dSocial post of warehouse team success\u201d title_text=\u201dimage-3\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stand-out brands like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/success-story\/aybl-group\/\">AYBL Group<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/success-story\/gymshark\/\">Gymshark<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/success-story\/goodfair\/\">Goodfair<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/success-story\/aver-active\/\">Aver <\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/success-story\/aver-active\/\">Active<\/a>\u00a0once stood in the same spot, asking the same questions as you. They felt the pressure to pick orders faster to keep up with growing volumes and peaks without the warehouse falling over.<\/p>\n<p>With Descartes Peoplevox WMS:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span>Gymshark shipped 90,000 orders over Black Friday without delay. <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span>Goodfair cleared a 14,000-order backlog by going paperless. <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span>AYBL Group, Aver Active, and others all leveled up their picking rates with purpose-built workflows.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Want to see how they did it? Read success stories and watch videos to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/customers\/\">learn from successful brands<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u201dReady to speed up your warehouse?\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d title_level=\u201dh2\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span>If you\u2019re still relying on printed pick slips, \u2018people who know where things are,\u2019 or a lot of walking to pick orders, there\u2019s a faster way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Peoplevox is a WMS purpose-built for ecommerce warehouses. With mobile guided picking, batch workflows, and productivity dashboards, it helps your team pick faster without burning out or hiring more people. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready to see if Peoplevox is right for your warehouse?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=\u201dhttps:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/request-demo\/\u201d button_text=\u201dRequest a Demo\u201d button_alignment=\u201dcenter\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d custom_margin=\u201d20px||40px||false|false\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d url_new_window=\u201don\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=\u201doff|off|off\u201d admin_label=\u201dFAQs Section\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d custom_margin=\u201d||||false|false\u201d custom_padding=\u201d||||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.27.4\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\u201d4.27.4\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=\u201dWarehouse efficiency FAQs\u201d admin_label=\u201dHeading \u2013 FAQs\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.6\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d title_level=\u201dh2\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 module_id=\u201dFAQs\u201d][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=\u201d#134169\u2033 admin_label=\u201dFAQ Accordion\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d toggle_text_color=\u201d#0055AA\u201d toggle_level=\u201dh3\u2033 locked=\u201doff\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_accordion_item title=\u201dHow do I increase warehouse picking speed?\u201d open=\u201doff\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span>Reduce walking time by using batch picking, dynamic storage, and zoning, and digitize your workflows with barcode scanning and mobile guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\u201dWhat is batch picking in a warehouse?\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d open=\u201doff\u201d]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span>Batch picking is when a picker collects the same item for multiple orders in a single run, rather than making multiple trips for each order. It\u2019s faster and more efficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\u201dWhat tools help pickers move faster?\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d open=\u201doff\u201d]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span>Mobile scanners, guided picking apps, batch and zone workflows, and real-time dashboards all help pickers move faster with fewer mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\u201dWhat\u2019s the best WMS for fast ecommerce picking?\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d open=\u201don\u201d]<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span>Look for a system like Descartes Peoplevox that supports mobile barcode scanning, dynamic locations, batch workflows, and clear picker instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_code _builder_version=\u201d4.27.5\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \"mainEntity\": [<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"How do I increase warehouse picking speed?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Reduce walking time by using batch picking, dynamic storage, and zoning, and digitize your workflows with barcode scanning and mobile guidance.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"What is batch picking in a warehouse?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Batch picking is when a picker collects the same item for multiple orders in a single run, rather than making multiple trips for each order. It\u2019s faster and more efficient.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"What tools help pickers move faster?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Mobile scanners, guided picking apps, batch and zone workflows, and real-time dashboards all help pickers move faster with fewer mistakes.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"What\u2019s the best WMS for fast ecommerce picking?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Look for a system like Descartes Peoplevox that supports mobile barcode scanning, dynamic locations, batch workflows, and clear picker instructions.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  ]<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For ecommerce fulfillment teams, fast picking isn\u2019t a bonus. It\u2019s a necessity. Here\u2019s how to be a faster warehouse picker without sacrificing accuracy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":243217,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<em>Top tips for faster, more effective ecommerce picking and packing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\n\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you operate a warehouse for an ecommerce business, speed is everything! Slow processes, delays to orders, lengthy fulfillment times, and hold-ups in your operation are killers. You don't want to miss deadlines for things like next-day delivery, and if you don't clear one day's worth of orders in that day, the next day's come piling in, and so on. You're buried under a deluge of orders that you just can't fulfill quickly enough.<\/span>\n\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you're worried about warehouse picking rates and unsure how to be a faster warehouse picker, relax. You <em>can<\/em> transform your ecommerce picking and packing operation for an exceptional customer experience and improved warehouse picking rates.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are our tested tips for how to pick faster in a warehouse.<\/span>\n<h2>1. Stage high-demand products near shipping stations<\/h2>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">If 50% of your sales come from your best-selling 10% of items, it makes most sense to have those items located as near the shipping stations as possible, to minimize walking time.<\/span>\n\nGetting ready for a flash sale, influencer livestream, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-ecommerce-peak-season-prep\/\">ecommerce peak season<\/a> event that could spike order volumes around certain products? Stage high-demand items on rolling carts or temporary shelving near pack and ship areas for quick access.\n\nSee more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/blog\/how-to-design-your-warehouse-layout\/\">tips for warehouse layout.<\/a>\n<h2>2. Batch pick multiple orders for the same item<\/h2>\nIf 100 people have all ordered the same thing, send one picker to collect all 100 items in one trip. Instead of including those orders in various other pick runs through the day, you can save time with batch picking.\n\nLearn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/blog\/warehouse-picking-strategies\/\">batch picking<\/a>.\n<h2>3. Divide your warehouse into zones<\/h2>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Assign 5 pickers to 5 designated areas of the warehouse, instructing them to collect items only from their assigned zone. This will stop the pickers from repeating each other's steps, wasting time and getting in each other's way.<\/span>\n\nLearn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/blog\/picking-and-packing-guide\/\">zone picking<\/a>.\n<h2>4. Maximize your pickface<\/h2>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use as much space as possible in the warehouse for picking locations, rather than bulk storage. By storing more products in picking locations, ready to go, you don't have to stop and replenish pickfaces as frequently. <\/span>\n\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dynamic storage locations enable you to store the same SKU in multiple areas without losing track of location or inventory. <\/span>By using barcode scanners with a warehouse management system (WMS), you can implement chaotic storage like Amazon uses to increase picking efficiency.\n\nLearn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/blog\/amazon-warehouse-layout-strategy\/\">Amazon's warehouse layout.<\/a>\n<h2>5. Separate similar-looking items<\/h2>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another benefit of using dynamic locations is that you don't have to put all the blue mediums next to the large mediums, which can slow down pickers. Separate similar-looking items into multiple picking areas to simplify picking. If you're looking for the only blue thing in an entire aisle, it makes finding the right item much faster.<\/span>\n<h2>6. Use an easy-to-follow app<\/h2>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> If you're still using paper pick lists and visually scanning shelves, consider upgrading to a warehouse management system (WMS) with mobile guided picking. Tech will dramatically improve warehouse efficiency for everyone.\n\nIf your warehouse already uses a mobile barcode system, make sure the instructions guiding workers from one item and action to the next are clear and easy to follow. Want an example?\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GgTTV-OEax8\">Take a 5-minute tour of Descartes Peoplevox<\/a><\/span>\n<h2>7. Pick and sort as you go<\/h2>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Often, it's not picking that slows your operation down so much as the time taken to sort multi-item orders. If you sort the items you pick into totes on a trolley or cart, one order per tote, by the time you have finished your pick run, you make packing and shipping those orders much less of an undertaking.\n\n\n<\/span>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8. Gamify your work<\/span><\/h2>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">By putting dashboards up in the warehouse, you can show everyone working who is the fastest picker, who has packed the most orders, and who is lagging behind. No-one wants to be last, come the end of the day!<\/span>","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[37,48],"tags":[75,61,47],"class_list":["post-242989","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-wms-explained","tag-order-picking","tag-warehouse-management","tag-warehouse-management-system-wms"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Be a Faster Warehouse Picker: 9 Tips for Success | Peoplevox<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover 9 practical ways to become a faster warehouse picker. Learn how to improve pick rates, streamline fulfillment, and deliver on time.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Be a Faster Warehouse Picker: 9 Tips for Success | Peoplevox\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover 9 practical ways to become a faster warehouse picker. Learn how to improve pick rates, streamline fulfillment, and deliver on time.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Peoplevox\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-11-03T21:28:34+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-24T06:25:21+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9_Ecommerce-Warehouse-Efficiency_A-Guide-to-Best-Practices.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"628\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Peoplevox\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Peoplevox\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Peoplevox\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/eb30a60630e2bdd24bef561c2cbc87a7\"},\"headline\":\"How to Be a Faster Warehouse Picker: 9 Tips for Success\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-11-03T21:28:34+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-24T06:25:21+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":2623,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/9_Ecommerce-Warehouse-Efficiency_A-Guide-to-Best-Practices.webp\",\"keywords\":[\"order picking\",\"warehouse management\",\"warehouse management system (WMS)\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Blog\",\"WMS Explained\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\\\/\",\"name\":\"How to Be a Faster Warehouse Picker: 9 Tips for Success | Peoplevox\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/9_Ecommerce-Warehouse-Efficiency_A-Guide-to-Best-Practices.webp\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-11-03T21:28:34+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-24T06:25:21+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/eb30a60630e2bdd24bef561c2cbc87a7\"},\"description\":\"Discover 9 practical ways to become a faster warehouse picker. Learn how to improve pick rates, streamline fulfillment, and deliver on time.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/9_Ecommerce-Warehouse-Efficiency_A-Guide-to-Best-Practices.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/9_Ecommerce-Warehouse-Efficiency_A-Guide-to-Best-Practices.webp\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":628,\"caption\":\"An image showing order items stacked on pallets in a warehouse aisle.\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/blog\\\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How to Be a Faster Warehouse Picker: 9 Tips for Success\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/\",\"name\":\"Peoplevox\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.peoplevox.com\\\/en-us\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/eb30a60630e2bdd24bef561c2cbc87a7\",\"name\":\"Peoplevox\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Be a Faster Warehouse Picker: 9 Tips for Success | Peoplevox","description":"Discover 9 practical ways to become a faster warehouse picker. Learn how to improve pick rates, streamline fulfillment, and deliver on time.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to Be a Faster Warehouse Picker: 9 Tips for Success | Peoplevox","og_description":"Discover 9 practical ways to become a faster warehouse picker. Learn how to improve pick rates, streamline fulfillment, and deliver on time.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\/","og_site_name":"Peoplevox","article_published_time":"2025-11-03T21:28:34+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-04-24T06:25:21+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":628,"url":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9_Ecommerce-Warehouse-Efficiency_A-Guide-to-Best-Practices.webp","type":"image\/webp"}],"author":"Peoplevox","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Peoplevox","Est. reading time":"7 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\/"},"author":{"name":"Peoplevox","@id":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/#\/schema\/person\/eb30a60630e2bdd24bef561c2cbc87a7"},"headline":"How to Be a Faster Warehouse Picker: 9 Tips for Success","datePublished":"2025-11-03T21:28:34+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-24T06:25:21+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\/"},"wordCount":2623,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9_Ecommerce-Warehouse-Efficiency_A-Guide-to-Best-Practices.webp","keywords":["order picking","warehouse management","warehouse management system (WMS)"],"articleSection":["Blog","WMS Explained"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\/","url":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\/","name":"How to Be a Faster Warehouse Picker: 9 Tips for Success | Peoplevox","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9_Ecommerce-Warehouse-Efficiency_A-Guide-to-Best-Practices.webp","datePublished":"2025-11-03T21:28:34+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-24T06:25:21+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/#\/schema\/person\/eb30a60630e2bdd24bef561c2cbc87a7"},"description":"Discover 9 practical ways to become a faster warehouse picker. Learn how to improve pick rates, streamline fulfillment, and deliver on time.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9_Ecommerce-Warehouse-Efficiency_A-Guide-to-Best-Practices.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/9_Ecommerce-Warehouse-Efficiency_A-Guide-to-Best-Practices.webp","width":1200,"height":628,"caption":"An image showing order items stacked on pallets in a warehouse aisle."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/blog\/how-to-be-a-faster-warehouse-picker\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Be a Faster Warehouse Picker: 9 Tips for Success"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/","name":"Peoplevox","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/#\/schema\/person\/eb30a60630e2bdd24bef561c2cbc87a7","name":"Peoplevox"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242989","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=242989"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242989\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":251244,"href":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/242989\/revisions\/251244"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/243217"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=242989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=242989"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peoplevox.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=242989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}