Pick and Pack

Warehouse Operations

Pick and pack is a fulfillment process where warehouse workers pick items from shelves based on an order list, then pack them into a shipping box. This is one of the core operations in warehousing and directly impacts fulfillment costs and order accuracy. Modern warehouses often use wave picking, zone picking, or batch picking strategies to optimize this process and reduce labor costs.

Related Terms

Wave Picking

Wave picking is an order fulfillment strategy where orders are grouped into waves (batches) and picked together rather than individually.

Zone Picking

Zone picking is a fulfillment method where the warehouse is divided into zones, and each picker is responsible for collecting items from their assigned zone.

Batch Picking

Batch picking is a fulfillment method where a single picker collects items for multiple orders in one trip through the warehouse.

Order Fulfillment

Order fulfillment is the complete process of receiving, processing, picking, packing, and shipping customer orders.

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