In NetSuite, a wave is a group of related orders that are processed together in the warehouse. Creating waves helps optimize warehouse efficiency by grouping orders based on factors such as location, shipping method, and priority. When you release a wave, the items from the order become available for picking and further fulfillment processing on a mobile device. Released waves display pick tickets and pick tasks generated from items in the orders, as well as status updates that enable tracking of fulfillment tasks.
The wave transaction is available when the Warehouse Management feature is enabled.To record a wave in NetSuite, follow these steps:
Go to the WMS module in NetSuite.
Click on the “Wave Management” tab.
Click on the “New Wave” button.
Enter a name and description for the wave.
Select the orders that you want to include in the wave.
Choose the wave settings, such as the priority level, shipping method, and location grouping.
Click “Save” to create the wave.
Once the wave is created, you can view its details, monitor its progress, and make any necessary adjustments to the wave settings. The WMS module also provides tools for managing inventory, tracking orders, and optimizing warehouse processes.
Wave Statuses
You can view the status of a wave at the top left corner of the Wave page, beside the wave number, and in the Status field in the Primary Information section.
Pending Release – In this status, you have the option of assigning pick tasks to warehouse operators. You cannot add or remove orders, but you can still delete the wave transaction.
Released – This is the default status of a wave. Pending waves that you release to the warehouse transition to this status. Pickers gain access to pick tasks through their mobile device, so you cannot directly update pick task assignments on the wave.
In Progress – In this status, one or more pick tasks have been updated by the picker so you cannot delete the wave transaction anymore.
Complete – Waves transition to this status when all associated pick tasks have been completed by the pickers. Deleting all pick tasks of a wave also sets the wave to this status.