The sales department sends the stock release (also called the picking ticket) copy of the
sales order to the warehouse. This document identifies the items of inventory that must
be located and picked from the warehouse shelves. It also provides formal authorization
for the warehouse clerk to release custody of the specified assets. After picking the stock,
the clerk initials the stock release copy to indicate that the order is complete and accurate.
Any out-of-stock items are noted on the stock release copy. One copy of the stock
release travels with the goods to the shipping department, and the other is filed in the
warehouse to provide a record of the transaction