Operations in warehouses and distribution centers require strict control, to achieve agility in the handling of products. Therefore, there are different solutions that provide security and certainty to operators.
One of the advantages that Pick to Voice offers is that it eliminates the need for a list on paper or a portable device, in addition to reducing errors in order fulfillment. Pick to Voice is a semi automated solution in which a computer generates the order to later transmit the order to the operator´s headset so that he can make the correct selection of the product. It is fast, efficient and optimizes productivity. Learn more about this great solution.
Advantages of having Pick to Voice
Pick to Voice allows operators to work with their hands and eyes free, since they do not need to read orders written on paper. This solution requires the operator to speak the last 2-3 digits of the product being picked to confirm that the correct one is being picked, optimizing the order fulfillment process and resulting in greater accuracy throughout the operation flow.
Among the main advantages of having Pick to Voice we find:
Reduce errors. The warehouse Pick to Voice solution, as revealed by a recent study, can improve overall accuracy rates. Help your workers focus solely on their tasks.
● Greater safety for operators. Operators often have their hands full during picking operations, whether it´s with box cutters and other potentially dangerous tools or lifting heavy objects. Voice picking allows them to free up their hands, focus on fewer things, which in turn improves the overall safety standards of your warehouse.
● Practicality and ease. The evolution in technologies is at the top pf the agenda and it is more than necessary if what you want is to stay at the forefront within the industry, therefore, it is important to consider the learning and training of the work team, since this will allow reduce costs and improve operations. Pick to Voice learning takes just a few hours of training and is operator friendly.
● Increase productivity. Hands-free means faster, more efficient productivity. Why?
Because workers no longer have to put down devices or go through instruction sheets over and over again. They will no longer have distractions and can focus solely on collecting products.
As you can see, Pick to Voice is a great alternative to improve the productivity and security of a warehouse, since the average cost of shipping with error is 42 USD. Picking errors range from 10 to 30 per 1000 picks, that's between 1% and 3% margin of error, with voice picking technology, you can reduce these margins by 99.9%.
G.I.Eicom accompanies you in the integration of Pick to Voice
At G.I.Eicom we are experts in intelligent intralogistics solutions, we offer customizable solutions for each company, thus ensuring that the solution adapts to the needs of each client and not the client to the solution.
Do you want to know more about the Pick to Voice system for your Distribution Center?
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