Wave Picking

Wave Picking

Wave picking groups multiple pick tasks into a single efficient batch, minimizing travel time and increasing picker throughput.

How Wave Picking Works

Sales Orders → Release Batch → Create Wave → Assign Pickers → Execute → Complete

Creating a Wave

• Go to Outbound → Waves
• Click Create Wave
• Select pick tasks to include (filter by warehouse, zone, or priority)
• Click Create — tasks are sequenced automatically by location proximity

Wave Sequencing

SmartWMS automatically sequences pick tasks to minimize travel:

• Sorted by PickSequence → Aisle → Rack → Level → Position
• Ensures pickers follow an efficient path through the warehouse

Wave Statuses

Best Practices

• Group tasks by zone for zone-based picking
• Limit wave size to 20–50 tasks per picker
• Use priority sorting to process urgent orders first

Permissions Required

• fulfillment.waves.view — view waves
• fulfillment.waves.create — create waves
• fulfillment.waves.manage — release and complete waves