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Voice Directed Picking

Voice-directed picking is a process in which workers use a headset and microphone to receive instructions on which items to pick and where to find them. This hands-free system can improve accuracy and productivity while reducing the need for paper or handheld devices.

Benefits

Reducing errors: The hands-free nature of voice-directed picking minimizes the potential for mistakes and reduces errors. The system also verifies each item picked, ensuring that the right product is selected and reducing the likelihood of returns or lost inventory.

Improving order accuracy: With voice-directed picking, there is less reliance on paper or handheld devices, which can be prone to errors. This results in a more accurate order fulfillment process, reducing the need for costly rework or returns.

Increasing picking speed: Workers are directed to the right location in the warehouse, and the system confirms the item they select. This leads to faster pick rates and increased productivity, which can positively impact the bottom line.

Reduction in new employee training: Voice-directed picking can reduce the time and cost associated with training new employees. Since the system provides spoken instructions, workers can begin picking orders quickly and efficiently, even if they have little prior experience. This helps to minimize the learning curve and improve overall efficiency.

Improved worker safety: Voice-directed picking promotes worker safety by allowing employees to focus on their surroundings rather than a handheld device or paper list. The hands-free approach also reduces the likelihood of repetitive strain injuries, such as those that can result from holding a scanning device for extended periods.

Overall, voice-directed picking is a valuable tool for companies looking to optimize their warehouse operations. By reducing errors, improving order accuracy, increasing picking speed, reducing training time, and improving worker safety, this technology can help businesses to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Why LD Systems?

Customers rely on LD Systems because we are the best. Terms like ROI, Data Analysis, and Optimization are what we live every day.

Our integrated solutions are among the industry’s most trusted because we tackle each distribution center optimization project through a comprehensive discovery process that includes analyzing data, price points and anticipated return on investment. It’s only then our team begins to develop the perfect layout with flexibility and scalability.

With a combined 50 years of material handling integration experience, we are the experts at maximizing efficiency and moving goods expeditiously from order to door. LD Systems is your logical choice.

Contact us to learn more about voice-directed picking options or other sortation equipment.