Why is the receiving staff in a typical warehouse much smaller than the staff of order-pickers?

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Chapter15: Distribution Channels And Supply Chain Management
Section15.4: Components Of The Supply Chain
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  1. Why is the receiving staff in a typical warehouse much smaller than the staff of order-pickers?
  2. Explain the difference between:
    1. A customer order and a pick list
    2. A pick-line and a SKU
    3. Pick-by-label and pick-by-voice.
  3. Describe four factors that must be taken into account before deciding on picking system and equipment.
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