Reference: Order Release / Pick Slip Release / Sales Order Wave Release Sales Order Wave Release [PIK002]
The Sales Order Wave Release module allows the warehouse controllers the ability to review and release batches of orders into the warehouse in user-defined waves (groups). A typical wave may be all order lines due for shipment for a route, geographic area, or order type of customer (to name a few filters)
These waves are created by entering various user-defined filters into the selected window at the start of the process.
Once the order book has been filtered to the lines that are required for picking, the controller can group orders into master shipping groupings (groups of orders for shipping to optimize freight costs). The order lines are then released as a wave into the warehouse for picking. Numerous waves can be released throughout the day. This works very well when linked with shipping route planning.
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On the Main Menu, browse to Order Release / Pick Slip Release / Sales Order Wave Release
A parameter screen with various filter options will open
Note: The wave release process caters multiple pick slips to be released, and the picking flow can also be managed in the warehouse. Numerous waves can be released throughout the day. This works very well when linked with shipping route planning.
Note: It is suggested to do the release of picking slips early in the morning before the picking staff arrives and in set intervals after that. The frequency of the wave will however depend on the type of business.
The run-time filters on the Sales Order Allocation Parameter screen can assist with setting and scheduling the wave intervals on the warehouse floor
You can reserve only one customer or a range of customers or customer branches at a time
Another option may be to release all your pick slips based on the Ship Via field in SYSPRO by using the Ship Via Selection filter
You can also configure your Order Priority custom form field in SYSPRO to release Urgent orders.
For more information on setting up the SYSPRO custom form field refer to SYSPRO Master and Custom Data fields
Another option can be to only release Sales Orders with a Ship Date for a specific date
You can also select all Sales Orders for a particular route or specific stock code
Various filters can be set depending on how you want to release the Sales Orders
If the Load planning module is purchased and activated, then Sales Orders for a specific route can be selected. This assists warehouse staff in grouping customers’ Sales Orders by Route and releasing all pick slips for a particular route. For more information on the Load Planning module, refer to Load Planning - Viewing Orders per Route
Once you have made your selection, select OK
The data grid will populate the matching data according to the filters set
Next, you have the option to Auto Reserve all the lines on the data grid
You can also deselect lines if you do not want to Auto Reserve them by deselecting the Auto Flag tick box. You might have to scroll to the right-hand side of the data grid to see the column
Select the Auto Reserve button
A pop-up maybe appear asking to clear all prior reservations. Click Yes to continue with Auto Reservation
Once again you will be able to open the Reserve Stock link to view the reserved stock. Again, you will have to work through the red lines and manually resolve the stock shortages
Note: Any of the column headings in the data grid can be dragged into the Column group row. This way you can group a particular customer’s sales orders together and only Auto Reserve those. Right-click on the Customer and select Auto-Reserve group. The software will then only perform an auto reservation function on that group’s Sales Orders. For more information, refer to MSN Release
Select Confirm
Note: A Full Order Reservation pop-up will appear, stating, Please note that there are Sales Orders where all the lines have been fully reserved. Would you like to release these into Pickslip(s) now? You can select Yes to proceed.
A pick slip, like the single release screen, will print, but for all the Sales Orders that are in green
A pop-up will appear with the SYSPRO Sales Order number and pick slip number before it will print