In plain English
It tells a worker what to gather and how many of each item to take. It relates to one particular order and is used when collecting goods from storage.
In context
Here, "pick list" names the document that shows which stored items and quantities must be gathered for the order being filled.
- Situation
- Managing warehouse receiving, inventory, picking, packing, and dispatch
- What it communicates
- names the document used to collect items for orders.
Meaning limits
The term itself does not show whether the listed items have already been collected, and the document's format can vary.
Examples
“For the second order, the clerk printed a new pick list showing different quantities to collect from storage.”
“The worker followed the pick list and pulled six jars and two lids from storage for the order.”