Picking and packing are two of the most important processes for warehouse efficiency, and although they are unique, one of these processes cannot function well without the other. Let’s look at warehouse picking processes first. Whether or not you have effective picking strategies can make or break your company, as incorrect products can cause an organization to quickly lose its reputation and also drive-up costs, due to returns and replacements. There are a few things you can do to optimize the picking process and avoid these errors:  Make sure your items are placed in optimal locations for pickers (check warehouse layout).  Avoid mixing several SKUs in the same location.  Have certain zones for products in peak season, in-demand items, and sale items.  Optimize the process so that as many orders as possible are picked in a single run.  Create incentives for high preforming pickers (for example bonuses for fast picks free of errors).    Once you’ve checked your picking process, you can look at your packing process. The goal of any warehouse is to pack required items quickly and with few errors. The more your company grows, the more imperative it is to have an organized and streamlined packing process. Make sure your packing process is optimized by:  Making sure your packing location is close to the shipping location.  Standardizing your shipping packaging (stick to 2-3 options).  Employing a shipping software that can create labels and calculate package weights.