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WMS Wave Planning Checklist Template

Optimize warehouse efficiency and accuracy with our WMS Wave Planning Checklist Template! Streamline order fulfillment, minimize bottlenecks, and maximize throughput with this essential guide to effective wave planning. Ensure consistent process adherence and reduce errors in your WMS environment. Download now and unlock peak warehouse performance.

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Wave Definition & Parameters

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Verify wave creation rules, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Maximum Orders per Wave

Maximum Lines per Wave

Wave Start Time Window

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Wave Scheduling Date

Wave Type

Release Method

Maximum Wave Duration (Minutes)

Order Prioritization

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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

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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

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Picking Route Optimization

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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

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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

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Confirm wave release criteria and monitor wave performance during execution.

Scheduled Release Time (Wave Start)

Actual Release Time (Wave Start)

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Number of Waves Released

Release Method

Average Wave Duration (Minutes)

Notes on Release/Delays

Date of Wave Release

Exception Handling

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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

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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

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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

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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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