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Goods-to-Person (GTP) is a warehouse automation method where products are brought directly to the worker, eliminating the need for employees to travel through the facility to pick items.
In logistics, Goods-to-Person is a highly efficient picking system that improves order fulfillment speed by automating the retrieval of products. Robots, conveyors, or automated shuttles transport goods from storage locations to workstations where employees pack or process orders. This reduces employee walking time, enhances accuracy, and increases warehouse productivity by streamlining operations.
Goods-to-Person uses automated systems like conveyors or robots to transport products from storage to workers’ stations. This eliminates wasted time spent walking through the warehouse and allows employees to focus on packing and processing orders.
For your business, this means faster order fulfillment, fewer errors, and more efficient use of resources. Investing in GTP systems can lead to lower labor costs and higher customer satisfaction due to quicker deliveries.
Buske Logistics is a Top 40 3PL with over 35 warehouses across North America, specializing in warehousing, transportation, and value-added services. We provide tailored logistics solutions serving major Fortune 500 companies.
Goods-to-Person systems are important because they significantly enhance operational efficiency and accuracy in warehouses. By automating the movement of goods, these systems reduce the physical strain on workers and speed up order fulfillment, allowing businesses to handle more orders in less time. As e-commerce and customer expectations for fast deliveries grow, adopting GTP can give businesses a competitive edge.
For example, a 3PL warehouse can implement Goods-to-Person systems to optimize their order-picking processes. When managing high volumes of small items, automated shuttles can deliver the exact products needed to the worker, ensuring faster packing and shipping while minimizing errors.
