Once picked and assembled, orders must be inspected for

The final inspection of a picked and assembled order is a critical quality control step to ensure its overall accuracy. This comprehensive check verifies that the correct items (SKUs), in the correct quantities, and in the proper condition have been gathered. This process confirms that the physical items match the customer's order specifications and the associated documentation before the order is packed and shipped, preventing errors and improving customer satisfaction.

A. quantity: Verifying the quantity is only one component of the overall accuracy check; the check must also confirm the correct items were picked.

B. bar codes: Bar codes are a tool used to identify items and help verify accuracy during the inspection, not the object of the inspection itself.

D. documents: Documents like pick lists are the reference standard used to check the order's accuracy, not the primary focus of the physical inspection.

1. Bartholdi, J. J., & Hackman, S. T. (2019). Warehouse & Distribution Science (Release 2019.A). Georgia Institute of Technology. In Chapter 6, "Order Picking," Section 6.5, "Quality," it is stated: "The most basic form of quality control is to have a second person check the work of the picker. This is generally effective at ensuring the order is accurate." (p. 161).

2. Richards, G. (2021). Warehouse Management: A Complete Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs (4th ed.). Kogan Page. In Chapter 11, "Order Picking," the section on "Checking" states, "The checking function is vital to ensure order-picking accuracy... The checker will normally check the product code and quantity against the pick list or screen." (p. 248).

3. Frazelle, E. (2016). World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill. In Chapter 5, "Order Picking Operations," the text describes the final verification step: "Order checking and packing... to ensure order accuracy and to prepare the order for shipment." (p. 131). This explicitly links the checking process to the goal of ensuring accuracy.