AI-driven optimization for modern warehouses: IMI and CQM launch Pick Order Build+

Warehouses are becoming increasingly complex: more SKUs, higher volumes, and shorter delivery times. Many Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) are reaching their limits – especially when it comes to generating efficient pick orders. To address these challenges, IMI and strategic partner CQM have developed Pick Order Build+ (POB+), a module that automatically creates the most efficient pick orders – without requiring any changes to your existing WMS.

What is POB+?

POB+ is an advanced optimization module that uses smart algorithms to generate pick orders with significantly higher precision and efficiency. The module takes into account factors such as walking distance, routing logic, number of stops, entry and exit points, walking directions, as well as customer-specific rules like order combinations, separation requirements, or time-based priorities.

The result is a smoother and more stable picking process with fewer delays and higher throughput. At the same time, POB+ is built modularly, making it easy to scale or port to other environments.

Key benefits:

• 10–30% reduction in walking distance

• 3–10% increase in productivity

• Improved accuracy and timing

• Higher customer satisfaction

• Direct integration – no major IT adjustments required

Practical warehouse experience meets advanced mathematics

POB+ is the result of a close combination of CQM’s mathematical expertise and IMI’s practical experience with real warehouse challenges. The algorithms are developed based on real customer cases, ensuring that the solution delivers measurable value from day one.

Digital Twin: See the impact before you go live

IMI and CQM have together developed a Digital Twin – a digital model of the warehouse that allows you to test different picking strategies before implementation. This provides a clear visualization of how POB+ affects picking times, bottlenecks, zone workload, and total walking distance.

In other words: you know the impact before you press start.

White paper: Dive deeper into the technology behind POB+

Want to learn more about how POB+ works, including details and practical examples?
Download our joint white paper here!

Webinar: Experience POB+ in 30 minutes

On Wednesday, December 4th, 08:30–09:00, IMI and CQM invite you to a live webinar. In just half an hour, you’ll get a clear overview of how it works, the results, and a practical case study from the field.

• Common warehouse challenges – and how POB+ solves them

• The module’s key features and how it integrates with IMI’s WMS

• How Digital Twin simulation can be used to test and improve picking strategies

• Customer case with real results and business impact

You will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly to our experts.

🔗 Register here:
https://app.univid.io/session/690090fd602d14ff91240262/register/

Speakers:
• Monique van den Broek, CQM
• Pär Wetterlöf, IMI Supply Chain Solutions
• Karin Hoflund, IMI Supply Chain Solutions
• Suzanne van Loon, CQM

Already working with IMI WMS?

You’ll immediately see how POB+ integrates seamlessly into your environment.

Using another WMS but curious about the possibilities?

You are warmly welcome – we’re happy to discuss options after the webinar.