Lines Picked per Hour

Productivity of picking labour measured in order lines per worked hour.

Labour is the largest controllable warehouse cost, and lines per hour is the clearest measure of how well the layout and process support it.

12,000 lines picked in 800 hours = 15 lines per hour.

Never compare across different pick types. Full-case, each-pick and bulk picking have completely different achievable rates.

Slot by velocity, batch and zone picks, reduce travel, and remove waiting caused by replenishment gaps.

Comparing sites or shifts with different order profiles and calling the difference performance.