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Plan template: ABC analysis and relocation of goods

From picking data to new item placement in five controlled steps — with decision rules and follow-up

Purpose: to give the most picked goods the warehouse's best places so walking time and travel time fall. The plan is typically carried out over 2-4 weeks and repeated at fixed intervals (e.g. twice yearly or before peak season). Fill in responsible person and deadline for each step before work begins.

§Step 1: Data extraction

  • 01☐ Extract picking data per item number for a representative period (typically 6-12 months)
  • 02☐ Choose unit of measurement: number of picking movements/order lines (not turnover in kr. — it's walk time we're chasing)
  • 03☐ Clean data: expired item numbers, single campaigns and seasonal skewed periods marked
  • 04☐ Responsible person: ____________ Deadline: ______

§Step 2: Classification

  • 01☐ Sort item numbers by picking movements, descending
  • 02☐ Klassificér efter akkumuleret andel — vejledende: A = de varer der samlet udgør ca. 80 % af plukkene, B = de næste ca. 15 %, C = resten
  • 03☐ Mark exceptions: very heavy/large items, dated products, hazardous goods and items always picked together
  • 04☐ Responsible person: ____________ Deadline: ______

§Step 3: Placement rules

ClassZoneHeightNote
AClosest to packaging/dispatchGrip height (knee-shoulder)Plenty of picking space — minimize restocking
BMiddle zoneGrip height or lowest buffer levelFixed picking area, buffer in height.
COuter zonesHigher levels/remote storageFloating location is accepted
Exceptions.According to the good's requirementsHeavy goods always lowColor blending and match — that's how you hit the color.

§Step 4: Relocation list and execution

  • 01☐ Prepare move list: item number, from location, to location, priority
  • 02☐ Schedule moves during quiet periods — never in the middle of the picking window
  • 03☐ Scan-confirm EVERY move in the system before item is physically moved further
  • 04☐ Update location labels and picking location min./max. levels
  • 05☐ Inform all pickers of new locations before first shift after move
  • 06☐ Responsible person: ____________ Execution period: ______ to ______

§Step 5: Follow-up (4-6 weeks after)

Key figuresFørAfter.Change
The order is registered automatically from the webshop in the warehouse system.
Average pick time per order
Pick accuracy (% error-free lines)
Number of replenishments of picking areas per week