Warehouse Picking Path Records

This dataset provides granular records of warehouse picking paths, detailing order information, picker identity, timing, distance, efficiency, and errors encountered. It enables deep analysis of picker performance and route optimization, supporting both human and robotic operations for logistics efficiency and robotics simulation. The flat structure ensures compatibility with analytics platforms and easy integration into warehouse management systems.

  • last updated 12 Jul 2025
  • by GoMask
The brief that made it

Warehouse route and process optimization

Sample rows

preview · 8 of 200 rows · all 15 columns
picking_path_idstringpicker_typestringerrors_encounteredintegernotesstringorder_idstringpicker_idstringstart_datetimedatetimeend_datetimedatetimetotal_distance_metersfloattotal_time_secondsfloatwarehouse_idstringzone_sequencestringitem_countintegerpick_sequencestringpath_efficiency_scorefloat
PPATH0001human0blankORD10001PICKER012024-03-12T08:13:20Z2024-03-12T08:17:55Z95.2275WAREAA1,B27A1-005,B2-021,B2-019,A1-002,B2-015,A1-009,B2-0040.77
PPATH0002robot0blankORD10002RB-1022024-03-12T09:03:08Z2024-03-12T09:05:18Z110.5130ROBOT-1Z3,Z75Z3-101,Z7-212,Z7-200,Z7-199,Z3-1100.93
PPATH0003cobot2Manual restart required after errorORD10001COB-112024-03-12T10:35:10Z2024-03-12T10:53:41Z280.71111WH-SPECIALE4,E5,E6,E713E4-025,E4-028,E4-030,E5-011,E5-014,E6-022,E7-001,E7-012,E7-019,E7-021,E7-024,E6-033,E5-0200.64
PPATH0004human0Quick pickORD10234PICKER072024-03-12T11:02:12Z2024-03-12T11:05:54Z35.7222WAREBB32B3-007,B3-0130.81
PPATH0005robot0blankORD10235RB-1072024-03-12T12:18:00Z2024-03-12T12:25:17Z230.8437ROBOT-2Z1,Z8,Z29Z1-099,Z8-110,Z2-140,Z1-101,Z8-112,Z8-121,Z2-148,Z2-152,Z8-1190.89
PPATH0006cobot3Overnight runORD10236COB-022024-03-12T13:56:10Z2024-03-12T15:13:26Z4104636WH-STARTUPE2,E3,E4,E5,E618E2-002,E2-009,E2-011,E3-007,E3-014,E3-019,E4-020,E4-023,E5-004,E5-010,E5-017,E6-001,E6-005,E6-011,E6-012,E6-017,E6-021,E6-0270.51
PPATH0007human0Shortest possible pathORD10237PICKER172024-03-12T15:24:28Z2024-03-12T15:25:41Z17.973WARECC11C1-0051
PPATH0008robot0First runORD10238RB-1152024-03-12T16:37:00Z2024-03-12T16:39:30Z27.5150ROBOT-3Z53Z5-203,Z5-212,Z5-2150.97

What the 200 rows show

from the 200-row sample

Robot (picker type) stands out: mean errors_encountered is 0.03, against 0.84 for the rest.

  • 0median errors_encountered
  • 50warehouses
  • 122.3median total_distance_meters
  • 854median total_time_seconds
  • 5median item_count
  • 0.80median path_efficiency_score
Mean errors_encountered by picker_type200 rows
00.510.82human79 rows0.03robot60 rows0.87cobot61 rows
errors_encountered200 rows, in bands of 0.5
0651301280380230901102.55errors_encountered →

Median 0, from 0 to 5.

notes78 rows with a value · 122 left blank
  1. Overnight run10
  2. Lost time in aisle8
  3. Manual restart8
  4. System test8
  5. Shortest possible path7
  6. Quick pick6
  7. Scheduled but not started5
  8. Training5
  9. First run4
  10. Unusually high item count4
15 columns by typefrom the column list below
  • string 8
  • integer 2
  • float 3
  • datetime 2

Columns

15 columns in three groups
blueprint · 15 columns
columntypedescriptionexample
Text 8 columns
picking_path_idstringUnique identifier for each recorded picking path instance.uniquePPATH0001
order_idstringUnique identifier for the picking order associated with the path.ORD10001
picker_idstringUnique identifier for the warehouse worker or robot who performed the picking.PICKER01
warehouse_idstringIdentifier for the warehouse where the picking occurred.WAREA
zone_sequencestringComma-separated list of warehouse zones traversed during the picking path, in order.optionalA1,B2
pick_sequencestringComma-separated list of item location codes in the order they were picked.optionalB3-007,B3-013
picker_typestringType of picker (e.g., human, robot, cobot).human · robot · cobothuman
notesstringAdditional notes or comments about the picking path.optionalQuick pick
Numbers 5 columns
total_distance_metersfloatTotal distance traveled during the picking path, in meters.0 or more95.2
total_time_secondsfloatTotal time taken to complete the picking path, in seconds.0 or more275
item_countintegerTotal number of items picked during the path.1 or more7
path_efficiency_scorefloatCalculated efficiency score for the picking path (0-1 scale, higher is better).0 to 1 · optional0.77
errors_encounteredintegerNumber of errors (missed picks, wrong items, etc.) encountered during the path.0 or more · optional0
Dates and times 2 columns
start_datetimedatetimeTimestamp when the picking path started.2024-03-12T08:13:20Z
end_datetimedatetimeTimestamp when the picking path ended.2024-03-12T08:17:55Z

Use it for

  • median errors …0200 rowsmean errors encounter…0.82human0.03robot0.87cobot

    A logistics dashboard

    Errors_encountered by picker_type and a breakdown of notes. Excel, Power BI or Tableau.

  • Why do the 60 robot rows have a mean errors_encountered of 0.03?

    A root-cause class exercise

    Hand out the rows and one question. The answer is in the data, not in the brief.

  • A software demo

    Believable picking paths with order_id, picker_id and start_datetime to fill a screen in front of a buyer.

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Rules it was built with
  • Include order ID and item locations
  • Sequence of picker actions tracked
  • Capture time per pick and total path length
  • No real employee info
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