New to supply chain or starting fresh at a new company? The early days can be daunting, but guidance is available. The picking process is one of the key focus on. Are products picked as full pallets, cases, or individual items? I assess whether the picking method, such as batch or discrete picking, fits the operation. I also look at the technologies being used, like voice picking, and how picking is planned.
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