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Pick, pack and ship swimlane diagram template

A pick, pack and ship swimlane shows how an order passes between the warehouse system and the people who handle it. This example runs from a 14:00 wave release through picking with a short-pick decision, scanning and a weight check at packing, carrier labels and manifests, and sorting parcels for collection.

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Pick, pack and ship swimlane diagram example showing lanes for wms, picker, packer and dispatch, short-pick and weight-check decisions, data handoff for the carrier manifest
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Set your cut-off and waves

    Replace the 14:00 cut-off with your carrier collection times. Wave timing decides how much time pickers and packers have, so it belongs on the diagram.

  2. Decide what happens on a short pick

    Show who re-allocates stock and whether the picker waits or moves on to the next location. Unclear short-pick rules are a common cause of orders missing their collection.

  3. Agree the pack checks

    Edit the weight tolerance and add any other check your packers make. Each check should catch a real error type, such as a wrong or missing item.

Questions about this template

Does it work if we don't have a WMS?

Yes. Rename the WMS lane to the person or spreadsheet that releases orders, and keep the picker, packer and dispatch lanes as they are.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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