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Disclosed are various embodiments for performing a consolidated pick and package process in a materials handling center. A computing environment may be employed to generate a batch of a plurality of items to be picked and packaged in fulfillment of a plurality of orders in the materials handling cen

Disclosed are various embodiments for performing a consolidated pick and package process in a materials handling center. A computing environment may be employed to generate a batch of a plurality of items to be picked and packaged in fulfillment of a plurality of orders in the materials handling center. Shipping labels corresponding to items in the orders may be generated, wherein the shipping labels comprise pick information that aids a person in locating a corresponding one of the items in the materials handling center and packaging the corresponding one of the items in suitable packaging. A fulfillment cart may be employed by an operator in performing the consolidated pick and package process.

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1. A fulfillment cart, comprising: a frame comprising a push handle at a first distal end of the frame,a bin positioned on a second distal end of the frame, the bin being detachably attached to the frame and configured to receive at least one packaged item;a first compartment;a second compartment po

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A fulfillment cart, comprising: a frame comprising a push handle at a first distal end of the frame,a bin positioned on a second distal end of the frame, the bin being detachably attached to the frame and configured to receive at least one packaged item;a first compartment;a second compartment positioned vertically below the first compartment;a third compartment positioned vertically below the second compartment;the first compartment, the second compartment, and the third compartment being defined by the frame and being positioned between and adjacent to the push handle and the bin;a first one of a plurality of containers positioned in the first compartment and comprising an exposed top portion such that a first type of mailer stored therein is exposed between a processing tray positioned on the push handle and the bin;a second one of the plurality of containers positioned in the second compartment and comprising an exposed front portion such that a second type of mailer stored therein is horizontally exposed towards the first distal end of the frame;a hanging arrangement configured to store a third type of mailer, the hanging arrangement comprising a plurality of legs coupled to the frame adjacent to the first compartment;a plurality of shipping labels having pick information thereon, the pick information comprising at least an inventory location and a suitable packaging for each of a plurality of items to be picked and packaged using the fulfillment cart;a shipping label holder located at a distal end of the processing tray configured to receive and secure the plurality of shipping labels during a movement of the fulfillment cart and configured to display an outermost one of the plurality of shipping labels at a position angled towards a front of the fulfillment cart; anda plurality of wheels coupled to a base of the frame. 2. The fulfillment cart of claim 1, wherein the first one of the plurality of containers and the second one of the plurality of containers are detachably attached to the frame. 3. The fulfillment cart of claim 1, wherein the plurality of shipping labels stored on the shipping label holder are arranged based at least in part on an optimal pick route determined by at least one computing device. 4. The fulfillment cart of claim 1, wherein the fulfillment cart does not include an electrical device. 5. The fulfillment cart of claim 1, wherein the wheels comprise at least one of: a swivel lock, a pneumatic brake, and an electric brake. 6. The fulfillment cart of claim 1, wherein the pick information is stored on a perforated region of the plurality of shipping labels configured to be removed prior to placement of the plurality of shipping labels on the first type of packaging or the second type of packaging. 7. The fulfillment cart of claim 1, wherein the frame further comprises a platform at the first distal end of the frame below the push handle, the platform defining a bottom of the third compartment. 8. The fulfillment cart of claim 7, further comprising a stool positioned on the platform and at least partially in the third compartment. 9. The fulfillment cart of claim 8, further comprising a vertically protruding bar configured to secure and retain the stool in a fixed position during movement of the fulfillment cart. 10. A cart, comprising: a frame comprising a push handle, a processing tray, and a shipping label holder positioned on the tray, the shipping label holder being configured to store a plurality of shipping labels and display an outermost one of the plurality of shipping labels towards a front of the cart, the frame comprising a plurality of compartments and at least one bin;a first opening defined by a top-most one of the plurality of compartments of the frame, the first opening being positioned adjacent to and between the processing tray and the bin;a second opening defined by a middle one of the plurality of compartments of the frame;a first one of a plurality of containers configured to store a first type of packaging and having an exposed top portion that provides access to the first type of packaging through the first opening;a second one of the plurality of containers configured to store a second type of packaging and having an exposed side portion that provides access to the first type of packaging through the second opening;the plurality of shipping labels, wherein individual ones of the plurality of shipping labels comprise pick information having an inventory location and a packaging identifier;a hanging arrangement configured to store a third type of packaging thereon, wherein the hanging arrangement is positioned on a side of the frame adjacent to the first opening; anda plurality of wheels coupled to a base of the frame. 11. The cart of claim 10, wherein the at least one bin and the plurality of containers are detachably attached to the frame. 12. The cart of claim 10, wherein the shipping label holder is further configured to secure the plurality of shipping labels to the cart. 13. The cart of claim 10, wherein the shipping label holder is positioned on a distal end of the processing tray. 14. The cart of claim 10, wherein the plurality of shipping labels are arranged based at least in part on an optimal pick route determined by at least one computing device. 15. The cart of claim 10, wherein pick information is stored on a perforated region of each of the plurality of shipping labels configured, the perforated region being configured for removal prior to placement of the plurality of shipping labels on the first type of packaging or the second type of packaging. 16. The cart of claim 10, wherein the first type of packaging is a first type of mailer, the second type of packaging is a second type of mailer, and the third type of packaging is a third type of mailer. 17. An arrangement, comprising: a frame comprising a push handle at a first distal end of the frame, a processing tray on at least a portion of the push handle, a shipping label holder situated at a distal end of the processing tray, a plurality of compartments situated directly between the processing tray and the at least one bin;a bin positioned at a second distal end of the frame;a plurality of containers positioned in the plurality of compartments, wherein at least a first one of the plurality of containers comprises an exposed top portion that forms a first opening in a first one of the plurality of compartments and a second one of the plurality of containers comprises an exposed side portion that forms a second opening in a second one of the plurality of compartments;a plurality of shipping labels positioned in the shipping label holder such that an outermost of the plurality of shipping labels faces an operator of the frame during operation;a first type of mailer packaging stored in a first one of the plurality of compartments;a second type of mailer packaging stored in a second one of the plurality of compartments; anda plurality of wheels coupled to a base of the frame that facilitate a movement of the frame. 18. The arrangement of claim 17, further comprising: a hanging arrangement positioned on the frame adjacent to the first opening; anda third type of mailer packaging stored on the hanging arrangement. 19. The arrangement of claim 17, wherein the plurality of shipping labels are arranged based at least in part on an optimal pick route determined by at least one computing device. 20. The arrangement of claim 17, wherein the at least one bin has a height greater than a total height of the first one of the plurality of containers and the second one of the plurality of containers.