What is meant by picking times?

Picking times are defined as the time required to execute a picking order. This time is divided into base time, walking time, picking time and dead time. The objective is to keep the picking time as efficient as possible. The base time includes the preparation and postprocessing time that is required for picking. The walking time is the time the picker needs to get to the respective article and back again. Picking time is the time required for the actual picking process. Dead time is the time in which the picker is unproductive. However, this also includes unavoidable activities such as searching, reading and checking picking articles.