The Order Fulfillment process can be challenging if the right methods aren’t put into place. Selecting the best order picking method is essential because it typically accounts for most of the labor costs in a facility. Discrete and Batch picking are the two more commonly used methods when fulfilling orders.

When using a discrete picking method, one order is picked complete at a time.

Batch picking involves picking the units for multiple orders at the same time into the same tote.The units are later separated into individual orders.

Below are examples of technology that may be employed to run a successful order fulfillment operation:

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