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Pick IQ

Pick more. Walk less. No extra headcount.

Pick IQ automatically optimises every pick route through your warehouse so your team moves less, picks more and improves productivity
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Pick IQ

Increase output and reduce wastage

A standalone optimisation service that supplements and enhances leading WMS platforms. Pick IQ makes manual and robot assisted picking faster, denser and more profitable.
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Up to 35%
Productivity Uplift
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Up to 65%
Less Walking Distance
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18%
Less Packaging
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Upfront Cost
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Monthly
Subscription Model
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12 Weeks
Deployment time
The picking problem

Most picking operations are losing time in the wrong place

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Too much time walking between picks

Unoptimised routes mean pickers are covering far more ground than they need to, burning time and energy with every shift.

Rising labour costs without matching output

Headcount grows but throughput doesn't. Efficiency problems grow as volumes increase.

Over-reliance on casual or temporary staff

Short-term fixes to cover demand spikes mask deeper productivity issues and add cost and risk.

Pressure on permanent staff during peaks

When volumes spike, your core team absorbs the strain, increasing error rates, fatigue, and attrition.

Packaging and shipping inefficiency

Poorly sequenced picking leads to avoidable re-packs, damaged goods, and higher cost-to-serve.

Limited visibility on what to fix first

Without the right data, it's hard to know where time is actually being lost, so problems persist.
How it works

Optimised pick paths, every time

Pick IQ connects to your existing WMS, models your warehouse, and generates optimised pick routes in real time, giving every picker the most efficient path through their workload, every time.
Step 1

Connect

Pick IQ connects directly to your existing WMS by API. All optimisation happens outside it, with updates sent straight back.

Step 2

Optimise

Orders are batched by location, not FIFO batching. Routes are then optimised by AI replacing the standard serpentine route.

Step 3

Guide

Pickers receive clear, step-by-step instructions via handheld devices or digital pick lists. No guesswork, no inefficient routes, just focused, productive picking.

Step 4

Improve

Every pick list is scored RAG for quality before release, so only high-quality lists reach pickers, reducing errors and rework.

What better pick optimisation actually delivers

Higher pick productivity

Increase output per picker without increasing headcount, doing more with the team you already have.

Lower dependence on casual labour

Build a more resilient operation by relying less on short-term staffing fixes to cover demand spikes.

Lower fulfilment waste

Volumetric profiling of eComm and retail orders means every order is picked into the most suitable container improving order density per trolley and lowering packaging and shipping costs.

Real time operational visibility

Management dashboards show live performance across the floor, so you can act on problems as they happen.

Flexible outcome-led configuration

Clustering rules let you tailor the picking process to your operation, enriched with priorities and shipping dates and managed in-house by your team.

More value from your core team

Efficiency gains create headroom to improve pay and retention for permanent staff, reducing churn over time.
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What's inside

Everything your operation needs to pick smarter

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Built on your actual warehouse

We analyse your data so that every route is based on your real slot locations, aisles, and pick zones.

Improves over time

Performance data feeds back automatically, so pick paths keep improving as your operation and order profiles change.

Ready before peak

Model seasonal peaks in advance, so labour and capacity are planned ahead of volume spikes

The proven impact

Spatial batching cuts travel distance by 30–50% versus FIFO; AI-sequenced routing reduces it by a further 20–30%.
What our clients say

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“Pick optimisation has been a game changer due to the efficiencies and the volume throughput it’s allowed us to achieve. It’s ultimately allowed our colleagues to pick more and walk less.”

Ketan Pancholi, Site General Manager — GXO Logistics

Up to 65%

Less walking

18%

Less packaging use

35%

Productivity uplift
Getting Started

Up and running in 12 weeks

Pick IQ is a subscription-based solution with no upfront capital investment. Our implementation team works alongside yours from design through go-live, getting your system configured and your pickers trained with minimal disruption to your operation.

A structured design phase, mapping your warehouse and configuring Pick IQ to your operation

Dedicated implementation manager assigned from day one

Structured go-live, with your pickers trained and minimal disruption to live operations

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Discovery & Site Survey

We map your warehouse, analyse WMS data and order profiles, and finalise the configuration plan with your team.

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Integration & Configuration

Pick IQ connects to your WMS and warehouse setup, with full pre-go-live testing.

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Go-Live & Training

We support your go-live with hands-on training and dedicated on-site support during the initial live period.
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What WMS systems does Pick IQ integrate with?
Pick IQ is designed to integrate with all major Warehouse Management Systems. Our implementation team will confirm compatibility during the initial discovery phase.

How long does implementation take?
Typical deployment is from as little as 12 weeks from contract signature to go-live. This includes site survey, WMS integration, configuration, testing, and full team training. Complex multi-site deployments may take longer.

What size operation is Pick IQ suited to?
Pick IQ is designed for mid-to-large warehouse and fulfilment operations, including 3PL providers, eCommerce fulfilment centres, and retail distribution sites. We recommend speaking to our team to confirm fit for your specific operation.

Will it work with our existing handheld scanners and devices?
In most cases, yes. Pick IQ is compatible with the most widely used handheld scanning devices. Our team will confirm hardware compatibility during the discovery phase.

How is Pick IQ priced?
Pick IQ is available on a monthly subscription basis with no upfront capital cost. Pricing is based on operational scale. Contact our team for a tailored quote.

Can we see a simulation of results before committing?
Yes. We can model projected performance improvements for your specific operation using your existing data, so you have a clear picture of expected ROI before go-live.

What ongoing support is included?
All Pick IQ subscriptions include dedicated customer support, software updates, and access to our continuous improvement analytics. An account manager will work with you post go-live to ensure results are sustained and improved over time.

Is Pick IQ part of a wider suite of warehouse software?
Yes. Pick IQ is part of the Breathe Technologies software suite, which includes Slot IQ (slotting optimisation), WES (Warehouse Execution System), and WCS (Warehouse Control System). These products can be deployed independently or together for a fully integrated warehouse intelligence platform.
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