processing shipping orders
the sales department sends the stock release(also called the picking ticket) copy of the sales order to the warehouse. this document identifies the item of inventory that must be located and picked from the warehouse shelves. it also provides that authorization for the warehouse clerk initials the stock release custody of the specified assets. after picking the stock, the clerk initial 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.