![]() ![]() But the two approaches are not mutually exclusive - some warehouses use both together. Wave picking contrasts with another popular picking methodology, zone picking, which is defined by where the items are picked. In other words, a wave might not be scheduled until all orders up to a certain deadline have come in, so pickers don’t have to spend time waiting for instruction. Teams gain efficiency primarily by reducing (or eliminating) picker idle time. The result is that orders are grouped and then picked, but only at certain times of day. ![]() Management aligns short picking intervals, or waves, that correspond with other warehouse variables, such as the transportation plan or departure schedule. To do so, wave picking focuses on when orders are picked. Rather than scheduling a number of pickers per shift and then hoping that orders flow accordingly, wave picking helps teams to meet specific commitments, such as filling a set number of orders per shift or meeting a shipping deadline. It involves releasing specific orders to the floor for fulfillment, based on a common factor such as shipping date, like items, warehouse zone, etc. ![]() Wave picking, also known as cluster picking, is one of several order picking systems used in warehouses to improve efficiency. What Is Wave Picking (or Cluster Picking)? True, 737s are not warehouses, and there are some fundamental considerations when determining whether wave picking is right for your warehouse. What does that have to do with warehouse wave picking? Both are built on a principle known as short interval scheduling (SIS), intended to maximize productivity and minimize inactivity by bundling tasks into a short window of time. Teams of specialists - cleaning crews, baggage handlers, fueling agents and more - work in concert to meet the next scheduled departure time. Once a commercial airliner lands and taxis to the gate, the pressure is on to get it ready for the next flight. ![]() East, Nordics and Other Regions (opens in new tab) ![]()
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