Order processing

There are wide variances in the level of automation associating to the “pick-pack-and-ship” process, ranging from completely manual and paper-driven to highly automated and completely mechanized; computer systems overseeing this process are generally referred to as Warehouse Management Systems or “WMS”.

[citation needed] It consists in taking and collecting articles in a specified quantity before shipment to fulfil customer orders.

Examples of piece pick operations include mail-order catalog companies and repair parts distributors.

Usual service includes obtaining a fair rate of shipping from common, as well as expediting truck carriers.

In the consumer products industry, case picking large quantities of cartons is frequently an entry-level employee's task.

Key requirements are that cartons not be damaged, they make good use of the available cube (space) and be quick to assemble.

Automated picking
Sorting packages according to destination
Person to goods picking assisted by conveyor belt