Mobile Picking: How to Prepare More Orders in Less Time Without Hiring More Staff

Official documentation: Advanced Warehouse Management – Picking Task

The Real Problem with Traditional Order Preparation

Many companies still operate like this:

• A picking list is printed.
  
• The operator searches for products.
  
• Items are manually checked off.
  
• Someone re-enters the data into the system.

   

The result?

• Product errors.
• Incorrect quantities.
• Lack of traceability.
• Time wasted.
• Rework.
• Hidden operational costs.

   

This is where mobile picking in Etendo makes a real difference.

How Mobile Picking Helps You Prepare More Orders Without Increasing Headcount

The ERP Generates Tasks — Not Paper

From a sales order, a Picking List (order preparation list) is automatically generated.

The system creates a task assigned to a specific user.

No ambiguity. No duplication. No manual coordination.

Operators Execute Tasks from Their Mobile Device

Using Etendo Mobile, they can:

• View pending tasks.
• Start order preparation.
• Scan products with the device camera.
• Adjust quantities easily.
• Mark lines as completed or partial.

All from a single interface.

Barcode Validation = Fewer Errors

Each product is validated via barcode scanning.

This eliminates:

• SKU confusion.
• Wrong product picking.
• Common human errors.

Fewer errors mean fewer returns and less time spent fixing mistakes.

Partial Completion Without Blocking Operations

In real warehouse operations, stock is not always perfect.

With Etendo’s mobile picking system:

• Tasks can be partially completed.
• Actual picked quantities are recorded.
• Full ERP traceability is maintained.

   

Operational flexibility without losing control.

Available in the Warehouse Extensions Bundle (Etendo 25+)

Mobile picking and digital order preparation are part of the Warehouse Extensions Bundle.

It is compatible with Etendo 25 and above, enabling companies to activate advanced warehouse management capabilities without custom developments or external systems.

No separate system required. No complex integrations. Everything operates within the Etendo ecosystem.

Real Example: E-commerce Company with 40 Daily Orders

Before:

• 3 warehouse operators.
• Printed picking lists.
• Daily errors.
• Shipping delays.
• Need to hire temporary staff during peak periods.

   

After implementing mobile picking in Etendo:

• Tasks automatically assigned.
• Mandatory barcode scanning.
• Real-time updates.
• Fewer incidents.
• Increased preparation capacity without expanding the team.

   

Growth doesn’t come from hiring more people. It comes from working smarter.

FAQ

What does mobile picking mean?

It is the digitalization of the order preparation process using a mobile device with barcode validation.

Is it available in all versions?

It is available within the Warehouse Extensions Bundle and compatible with Etendo 25 and above.

Does it really speed up order preparation?

Yes. It reduces idle time, eliminates rework, and improves picking accuracy.

Does it require an additional system?

No. It is fully integrated within the Etendo ecosystem.

Summary

Mobile picking in Etendo 25+ digitalizes order preparation through mobile-assigned tasks executed in Etendo Mobile. Available in the Warehouse Extensions Bundle, it integrates barcode validation, quantity control, task status management, and partial completion. It reduces errors, increases productivity, and allows companies to prepare more orders without hiring additional staff.