Wave Planning Optimizer Skill

Wave Planning Optimizer

Overview

The Wave Planning Optimizer is an automated skill that optimizes wave planning and pick path sequencing to maximize warehouse throughput and order accuracy. It intelligently groups orders into waves, balances workloads, and coordinates with carrier cutoff times to ensure efficient fulfillment operations.

Capabilities

Wave Release Optimization: Determine optimal wave sizes and release timing based on capacity, demand, and carrier schedules
Batch Picking Strategies: Group orders into efficient batches based on location proximity, order similarity, and resource availability
Pick Path Sequencing: Optimize the sequence of picks within a batch to minimize travel distance
Carrier Cutoff Coordination: Align wave releases with carrier pickup schedules and service commitments
Resource Capacity Balancing: Distribute work evenly across available pickers and zones to prevent bottlenecks
Zone Picking Orchestration: Coordinate picks across multiple zones for efficient zone-based picking strategies
Pick Density Optimization: Maximize picks per travel unit by optimizing batch composition

Tools and Libraries

WMS Systems
Optimization Algorithms
Scheduling Tools
Resource Planning Libraries

Used By Processes

Pick-Pack-Ship Operations
Receiving and Putaway Optimization
Warehouse Labor Management

Usage

skill: wave-planning-optimizer
inputs:
  orders:
    - order_id: "ORD001"
      lines: 3
      priority: "standard"
      carrier_cutoff: "14:00"
      zone_requirements: ["ZONE_A", "ZONE_B"]
    - order_id: "ORD002"
      lines: 5
      priority: "expedited"
      carrier_cutoff: "12:00"
      zone_requirements: ["ZONE_A"]
  resources:
    available_pickers: 10
    picker_capacity_lines_per_hour: 60
  constraints:
    max_wave_size: 200
    batch_size_target: 12
    planning_horizon_hours: 4
outputs:
  waves:
    - wave_id: "WAVE001"
      release_time: "08:00"
      orders: ["ORD002", "ORD003", "ORD004"]
      total_lines: 45
      estimated_completion: "09:30"
      assigned_pickers: 3
      batches:
        - batch_id: "BATCH001"
          orders: ["ORD002"]
          pick_sequence: ["A-01-02", "A-03-05", "A-04-01"]
    - wave_id: "WAVE002"
      release_time: "09:30"
      orders: ["ORD001", "ORD005"]
      total_lines: 38
      estimated_completion: "11:00"
      assigned_pickers: 3
  metrics:
    total_waves: 2
    average_batch_size: 10.5
    estimated_throughput_lines_per_hour: 85

Integration Points

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Order Management Systems
Labor Management Systems
Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Carrier Systems

Performance Metrics

Lines picked per hour
Wave completion rate
Order cycle time
Carrier cutoff compliance
Resource utilization rate

Agent Skills: Wave Planning Optimizer

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