If you are looking to maximize precision and quality in the order preparation processes of your Distribution Center, without a doubt, picking technologies can be a high-value solution for your operation.
As its name indicates, picking technologies are technologies specifically designed to make picking or order preparation more efficient by semi-automated processes, eliminating tedious assortment lists and providing maximum control and visibility in real time thanks to its integration with the WMS. (Warehouse Management System) of the DC.
However, to select the optimal picking technology for your DC, it is necessary to carry out an analysis of the business model and the type of operation that is handled in it.
Today we will focus on evaluating the correct use between the Pick to Light and the Put to Light.
Picking technologies: ¿Pick to Light or Put to Light?
The Pick to Light is a system that works based on luminous displays that indicate to the operator the quantity of items to be supplied in each position. Once the corresponding quantity has been supplied, the operator confirms by means of a button.
This technology is highly recommended when managing catalog sales channels, where there are a large number of destinations and orders that require high productivity, but the products are of medium rotation.
On the other hand, the Put to Light also works based on luminous displays, but the difference with this system is that the lights indicate the positions to which the operator must go to complete each order, so that, once the order is confirmed in all positions that required product, continue to the next assortment area.
Put to Light is especially useful for retail channels or department stores, whose operating characteristics are: a high number of SKUs, finite destinations and the assortment by piece or item.
Benefits
Both types of picking technologies offer great advantages in terms of:
- Speed
- Productivity
- Durability
- Security
- Flexibility
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