Which of the following can improve order picking accuracy and productivity without implementing advanced technology?

Pick task simplificationis a key principle in CLT’s “Order Processing” section that improves performance using process design rather than new technology. Simplifying tasks can involve standardizing pick paths, organizing items by frequency of use (ABC slotting), or minimizing travel distance through efficient layout design. These low-cost improvements yield significant gains in accuracy and throughput. Unlike technology-driven methods such as barcoding, voice, or light-directed picking, simplification focuses on reducing cognitive load and motion waste. CLT emphasizes lean principles—eliminating unnecessary steps and improving ergonomics—to create a more efficient, error-resistant workflow. Facilities that standardize labeling, bin locations, and sequence picking logically achieve higher accuracy with lower training requirements.