What is Wave Picking?
Wave Picking A warehouse picking method where orders are grouped into 'waves' based on schedules, shipping priorities, or zones, and picked together in a batch, tracked in WMS and outbound documentation.
Source: Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO
How is “Wave Picking” Used in Practice?
Wave picking is scheduled so that orders for the same carrier are grouped and processed together, optimizing outbound shipments.
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- Freight Forwarders
- Supply Chain Managers
- Customs Brokers
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A warehouse picking method where orders are grouped into 'waves' based on schedules, shipping priorities, or zones, and picked together in a batch, tracked in WMS and outbound documentation.
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