How Kerstdiner.nl Handled 18,000 Picks with Calm Instead of Stress: OrderPiQR in Action

The Christmas season: when everything has to be right

For Kerstdiner.nl, December is the most important month of the year. In just a few weeks, they process thousands of orders for festive meals that must arrive at the right customer at the right time. No room for errors, no time for delays.

But until recently, the picking process was a source of stress. Excel spreadsheets, paper lists, and manual checks. With every growing season, the pressure increased — and with it, the number of picking errors.

The challenge: growth without chaos

Kerstdiner.nl was growing, but their processes weren't growing with them. The symptoms were familiar:

• 25 picking errors per season — wrong products, missing items, mixed-up orders
• Time-consuming double checks — every order had to be reviewed manually
• Slow onboarding — seasonal workers needed days to get to know the warehouse
• No real-time insight — the status of orders was only known once the paper list came back

With an expected order volume of more than 18,000 picks for the upcoming season, the question was not whether something had to change, but how fast.

The solution: digital picking with OrderPiQR

Kerstdiner.nl implemented OrderPiQR a few weeks before the Christmas season. The switch was surprisingly simple:

Day 1: Account and product import

Within an hour, the account was created and the product catalog imported via CSV. No weeks-long implementation, no consultants, no hassle.

Day 2: Team training

Employees received a short introduction. The interface spoke for itself — similar to the apps they use every day. Within an hour, everyone was ready to pick.

Day 3 and beyond: Operational

The first real orders were picked digitally. Employees scanned orders with their phones, immediately saw which products they needed to collect and where they were located. With every scan, verification: the right product, the right quantity.

The results: numbers that speak for themselves

The Christmas season went differently than in previous years. No less busy, but far less stressful.

From 25 picking errors down to just 4. Not by working harder, but by working smarter.

What made the difference?

1. Verification at the moment of picking

Every barcode scan is a check. The system compares what is scanned with what is expected. In case of a mismatch: an immediate warning. The error is prevented, not discovered afterwards.

2. Location guidance

Employees no longer have to search. The system shows exactly where each product is located. A game changer, especially for seasonal workers who don't yet know the warehouse.

3. Real-time overview

The dashboard shows live which orders are in progress, how far along they are, and where any bottlenecks are emerging. No more surprises at the end of the day.

4. Fast onboarding

New employees scan, follow the on-screen instructions, and pick. Productive within minutes, without extensive training.

Calm instead of stress

The most striking difference wasn't in the numbers, but in the atmosphere. The team worked with more confidence. Fewer double checks meant more focus on the picking itself. The certainty that the system flags errors took pressure off their shoulders.

"Thanks to OrderPiQR, we have reduced our picking errors by 84%. We now process 18,432 picks in just a few days during the season. The software is easy to use and onboarding seasonal workers is many times faster."

Lessons for other seasonal businesses

The experience of Kerstdiner.nl offers insights for any business that deals with peak periods:

• Start before the season — Implement new systems when things are quiet, not in the middle of the rush
• Choose simplicity — Complex systems take time to learn. Simple systems work right away
• Rely on verification — Human errors are inevitable. Systems that prevent errors make the difference
• Measure and improve — Without data, you can't improve. Digital systems deliver that data automatically

Want to experience it yourself?

Kerstdiner.nl started with OrderPiQR for free and scaled up when the season began. No big upfront investment, no risk. Just results.

Curious what OrderPiQR can do for your warehouse? Get in touch or start for free right away.