There is a common myth in supply chain technology that every warehouse should create a wave for every order. In reality, wave planning depends entirely on business requirements. With the rise of e-commerce, order streaming (waveless picking) has become increasingly popular.
Wave picking is excellent for consolidating bulk shipments and optimizing carrier pickups, but it adds latency. Waveless picking (order streaming) allocates and releases orders to the floor continuously, which is essential for meeting tight same-day delivery SLAs.
In interviews, explain how you evaluate a client's business model to determine the best approach. A hybrid model, where bulk orders are waved and express orders are streamed, is often the most efficient solution.