WMS Wave Planning Checklist Template
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Wave Definition & Parameters
Verify wave creation rules, scheduling, and resource allocation.
Maximum Orders per Wave
Maximum Lines per Wave
Wave Start Time Window
Wave Scheduling Date
Wave Type
Release Method
Maximum Wave Duration (Minutes)
Order Prioritization
Confirm correct order prioritization logic based on service level agreements (SLAs).
Priority Level Threshold (e.g., Order Due Date)
Priority Rule Application Method
Maximum Number of High Priority Waves per Shift
Order Due Date Check Date
Customer Type Prioritization
Order Age Threshold for Prioritization (Days)
Resource Assignment
Validate pickers, equipment, and other resources are assigned appropriately for wave execution.
Number of Pickers Assigned
Number of Forklifts Assigned
Picker Skill Level
Equipment Type
Assigned Zones
Shift Start Time
Picking Route Optimization
Ensure the system optimizes picking routes within the wave to minimize travel time.
Average Pick Time per Zone (Minutes)
Route Optimization Algorithm Used
Travel Distance Reduction (%)
Picker Travel Time Reduction (%)
Zone Skipping Enabled?
Notes on Route Optimization Performance
Task Sequencing & Dependencies
Check the sequencing of picking and putaway tasks within the wave.
Initial Sort Order of Tasks
Maximum Number of Tasks per Sequence
Task Dependency Resolution Method
Considered Task Attributes for Sequencing
Scheduled Task Review Date
Wave Release & Monitoring
Confirm wave release criteria and monitor wave performance during execution.
Scheduled Release Time (Wave Start)
Actual Release Time (Wave Start)
Number of Waves Released
Release Method
Average Wave Duration (Minutes)
Notes on Release/Delays
Date of Wave Release
Exception Handling
Verify procedures for handling exceptions during wave planning and execution (e.g., order modifications, stockouts).
Describe the exception encountered (e.g., stockout, order modification)
Exception Type
Quantity Discrepancy (if applicable)
Exception Date/Time
Exception Location within Warehouse
Resolution Required
Reporting & Analytics
Assess the availability and accuracy of wave planning reports and analytics.
Total Waves Planned
Waves Completed Successfully
Waves with Exceptions
Average Wave Completion Time (Minutes)
Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Trending Status
Report Generation Date
Summary of Significant Trends/Insights
Integration with Other Systems
Validate seamless integration with other warehouse systems (e.g., order management, shipping).
Order Management System (OMS) Sync Frequency (minutes)
Shipping Carrier Integration Status
Describe any integration errors encountered recently
Attach integration logs (if available)
ERP System Integration Status
Last Integration Synchronization Date
User Training and Documentation
Ensure users are adequately trained and have access to necessary documentation for wave planning.
Number of Users Trained
Training Modules Covered
Last Training Session Date
Summary of Training Content
Training Materials (e.g., Manuals, Presentations)
Training Method (e.g., Classroom, Online, Hybrid)
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