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Jul 18, 2025

Warehousing

Wave Picking

Coordinated picking strategy based on scheduled waves.

Wave picking organises order picking into timed “waves” throughout the day, often aligned with carrier cut-offs, packing capacity, or delivery schedules. This helps manage workload and reduce congestion. For example, a warehouse may schedule three picking waves per day: one for next-day delivery orders, one for international shipments, and one for standard delivery.

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Pick Face

The front-facing storage area where items are placed for easy access during order picking.

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The front-facing storage area where items are placed for easy access during order picking.

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WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Software that manages and optimises warehouse operations, from inventory tracking to order fulfilment.

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WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Software that manages and optimises warehouse operations, from inventory tracking to order fulfilment.

Warehousing

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Software that manages and optimises warehouse operations, from inventory tracking to order fulfilment.

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SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)

A unique code used to identify and track each product and variant in inventory systems.

Warehousing

SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)

A unique code used to identify and track each product and variant in inventory systems.

Warehousing

SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)

A unique code used to identify and track each product and variant in inventory systems.

Warehousing

3PL (Third-Party Logistics Provider)

A company that manages warehousing, fulfilment, and shipping operations on behalf of other brands.

Warehousing

Pick Face

The front-facing storage area where items are placed for easy access during order picking.

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