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# Consolidated Picking: A Simple Guide

> Combine multiple sales orders into one picking list to improve warehouse efficiency and reduce repetitive actions.

## Consolidated Picking

Consolidated picking combines multiple sales orders into one picking list, making your warehouse operations more efficient and boosting productivity.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to warehouse settings">
    Go to **Settings** > **Warehouses** > **Show** to access the settings for your chosen warehouse.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable consolidated picking">
    In the **General** section, find the **Consolidated Picking** toggle and switch it to **Yes**.

    <Info>Once activated, certain requirements must be met for consolidated picking to work correctly.</Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Meet requirements for consolidated picking">
    For orders to be consolidated, they must meet these conditions:

    * **Matching Accounts**: All orders must belong to the same customer account.
    * **Matching Warehouses**: Orders must be linked to the same warehouse.
    * **Order Status**: All orders must be saved and have a **Pending** status.

    <Warning>If these conditions are not met, the system will not allow the orders to be consolidated.</Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a consolidated picking list">
    On the **Sales Order Data Grid** screen, tick the checkboxes next to the orders you want to consolidate. The **Consolidate & Process Picks** option will appear at the bottom.

    Click it and fill in the required details:

    * **Reference**: A unique ID for the pick.
    * **Expected Date of Dispatch**: The date you expect the goods to be sent out.
    * **Goods Out Bay**: The area where goods are ready for shipping.

    The system will generate the consolidated picklist.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete the picking process">
    After the consolidated picking list is created, the rest of the picking and dispatch process continues as normal.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>Key benefits of consolidated picking include increased **efficiency** by grouping tasks, **time savings** by reducing repetitive actions, and improved **accuracy** in inventory management.</Tip>