title = "Picking Strategies for High-Efficiency Fulfillment"

content = """
Picking is the process of retrieving items from their storage locations to
fulfill customer orders. At Glacier Outfitters, we use several strategies to
maximize efficiency and accuracy, depending on the volume and nature of the
orders being processed.

**Discrete Order Picking:** This is the most straightforward method, where a
single picker handles one order at a time from start to finish. This is ideal
for complex, multi-item orders that require specialized handling or for
lower-volume periods where precision is the top priority.

**Batch Picking:** To reduce travel time within the warehouse, we often group
similar orders together into a single batch. A picker can then retrieve all the
necessary items for multiple orders in one pass through the warehouse aisles.
This is particularly effective for high-demand items or promotional events.

**Zone Picking:** The warehouse is divided into specific zones based on product
categories (e.g., the "Hardware Zone," the "Apparel Zone," the "Footwear Zone").
Pickers are assigned to a single zone and retrieve items for all orders that
contain products from their area. The items are then consolidated at a packing
station.

**Pick-to-Validate:** Regardless of the picking strategy used, every item must
be scanned at the point of retrieval. This step confirms that the correct SKU
has been selected and automatically updates the inventory system, reducing the
likelihood of fulfillment errors and maintaining data integrity.
"""

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