What Is a Pick Module?
A multi-level picking structure built from racking. Each level has carton flow, pallet flow or shelving, a walkway, and usually a takeaway conveyor. Forklifts replenish from the back; pickers work the front.
Types of Pick Module
- Carton flowCases roll forward, FIFO.
- Pallet flowFull pallets for the fastest movers.
- Shelving and staticSlow movers and small items.
- Multi-level with conveyorTwo or three levels with takeaway conveyors.
How It Works
- Replenish from the back via a forklift aisle.
- Pick at the front to a cart or conveyor.
- Takeaway conveyor on each level.
- Code stairs, handrails and gates on every level.
Advantages of a Pick Module.
- Higher pick rates.
- Three floors of picking on one footprint.
- Replenishment never blocks picking.
- Standard parts you can add to.
- One engineered system, including fire protection and permits.
Where Pick Modules Are Used
- E-commerce fulfillment.
- Grocery and beverage case picking.
- Wholesale and retail DCs.
- Parts and MRO on shelving levels.
Pick Module Components
Pick Modules From Every Side
Send SKUs, lines per order and cases per shift. Ask for a layout.
Common questions
How many levels can a pick module have?
Two or three is most common, limited by building height and sprinklers. Each level needs about ten feet.
Do I need conveyors?
Not always. Small modules use carts and a lift or chute. At higher volumes a conveyor can pay off. We run the numbers on your volume.
Can carton flow go into my existing rack?
Often yes. Carton flow shelves drop onto standard beams.
What about permits and fire protection?
It needs engineering, a permit and usually in-rack sprinklers. We handle drawings, stamps and inspection.
