Task Interface

The WMS maintains a queue of picking lists (task groups). A task group specifies a collection of Bins (tasks)
that should be picked together. A task specifies the delivery of one specific Bin. Tasks are always grouped into
a task group structure.

A task group has a set of properties that specify its priority and requirements. It is possible to restrict which
Ports may handle the task group (by its category), and multiple task groups can be grouped together (by the
shipment property). The sequence and grouping within a task group may be specified by properties on the
tasks. The properties of task group and task are further explained in the task interface section.

AutoStore decides the task group sequence at the Ports. AutoStore will usually follow the priorities of the task
groups. AutoStore will always aim to optimize the total throughput, and may therefore occasionally choose
lower priority jobs. If Bins with a high priority are busy or blocked by other jobs, AutoStore will select other task
groups in order to avoid waiting time in the Ports.