Från Tradition till Innovation : En fallstudie om möjlig effektivisering av orderplocksprocessen på ett livsmedelslager

Sammanfattning: The Food Industry plays a crucial role in meeting human needs, but it also requires complex management in the supply chain. A costly and labor-intense part of the chain involves the order picking process, where proper handling and accuracy are important to ensuring the quality of food products. To optimize this process and maintain high product quality, an optimized warehouse management is necessary. This case study is conducted at a company that provides frozen food storage, where order picking accounts for 77% of the total order picking process. Therefore, the aim of the case study is to analyze alternative measures, optimize the order picking process and ensure high food product quality. To achieve this purpose, a qualitative method has been applied, involving data collection through interviews and observations. The results from the data collection have been integrated with previous research to compile an analysis of alternative efficiency measures and methods for maintaining food quality. The study highlights that temperature, hygiene and education are key factors in ensuring food product quality. Within the order picking process, factors such as warehouse layout, item placement and digital tools have been suggested to enhance efficiency. Methods such as ABC, zoning, digital picking techniques, and automatic identification technologies have also been proposed as efficiency measures. By implementing these methods, the company can optimize the order picking process and maintain high food product quality.