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# Account Picking Rules

> Configure picking rules within account settings to control how stock is prioritised, including FIFO, LIFO, and date-based options.

## Understanding Picking Rules

Picking rules define how stock is prioritised during the picking process. You can configure these settings per account for both **Standard Picking** and **Tote Picking**.

### Available Pick Rules

* **Best Before Date** -- Prioritises stock with the most recent best-before date. Ideal for managing perishable goods and reducing waste.
* **First In, First Out (FIFO)** -- Picks the oldest stock received first. Ensures older inventory is used before newer arrivals.
* **Last In, First Out (LIFO)** -- Picks the most recently received stock first. Useful for products where the latest batch should be used sooner.
* **Sell By Date** -- Prioritises stock based on the earliest sell-by date. Helps ensure compliance with retail requirements.

### Optimisation Features

* **Stock Rotation** -- Used for date-coded stock to ensure optimal turnover and freshness.
* **Storage Unit Breakdown Avoidance** -- Prioritises picking part units first, minimising unnecessary handling and keeping storage units intact.

### How to Configure

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access the Picking tab">
    View the desired account, then scroll down to the **Picking** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your pick rule">
    Select either **Standard Picking** or **Tote Picking**, then choose the stock selection method that best suits your needs.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set optimisation features">
    Optionally enable **Stock Rotation** or **Storage Unit Breakdown Avoidance** to further refine the picking process.
  </Step>
</Steps>