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* '''[[#Piece Picking|piece picking]] or picker to part method''': the order picker(s) move(s) to collect the products necessary for one order. This is commonly seen in distribution centres for retail chains whereby a shop will require a great many replenishment goods. A picker may pick all or part of the replenishment for one shop.
* '''zone picking method''': each order picker is assigned to one specific zone and will only realize order picking within this zone. For instance, in an electrical retail environment, both small and large items may be required and a picker on an electric vehicle such as a powered pallet truck (PPT) or an order picker vehicle may pick large and heavy items whereas a foot picker may pick small and light ones from another part of the warehouse. Eventually the two picks are collated.
* '''batch picking method''': order pickers move to collect the products necessary for several separate orders at one time through the most efficient route in the warehouse.
*'''wave picking method''': [[Wave picking]] is the combination of zone and batch picking, where batches of orders are passed from picker to picker through separate zones. <ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-04-30|title=What is Pick and Pack? Improve Your Warehouse Processes|url=https://redstagfulfillment.com/ultimate-guide-pick-and-pack-methods/|access-date=2020-10-05|website=Red Stag Fulfillment|language=en-US}}</ref>
* '''sorting systems method''': no movement of the order picker(s), the products are brought to her or him by an automatic system ([[conveyor system]], automatic storage ...).
* '''pick to box method''': same strategy as piece picking above, but when product is picked, it is placed directly into a mailing-ready container, removing the need for any interim repackaging for mailing / transit purposes. This method requires what is sometimes referred to as a "cartonization" step where the warehouse management system (WMS) figures out before the pick is started how many boxes will be required (and what size) so that the picker goes out in the warehouse with the correct boxes already in hand. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wms.com.es/picking-carritos-de-recogida.html|title=Pick to box procedures|website=wms.com.es|access-date=2017-08-04}}</ref>
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