Labor expenses can be more than half of the costs to operate a distribution center, especially labor costs for picking processes. Order fulfillment operations such as B to B, and B to C internet fulfillment centers process a large number of mixed SKU orders, requiring workers to pick from various lots and bins. Improving worker productivity in picking and replenishment operations reaps big rewards to the bottom line in any distribution process.
Voice picking technology provides hands free barcode scanning, improving worker productivity by up to 50%. With clear voice commands, employees are directed to the next picking location and led through the most optimized pick path to pick order fulfillment items. Voice picking technology is proven highly effective in a multitude of operations, including frozen food distribution centers where employees are exposed to a cold environment. By improving productivity, efficiency and accuracy, workers are more satisfied with their job and more engaged. Labor Management Module with Voice Picking Technology Numina’s Real-Time Distribution (RDS™) warehouse control software drives advanced technologies including Voice Picking Systems. Numina’s voice picking technology includes a labor management module to measure worker productivity against set standards which can be created for unique work zones. Work tasks are time stamped, tracked, and automatically recorded improving accountability of workers. Companies today are striving for maximum efficiency while not jeopardizing quality and meeting customer specifications. With our unique labor tracking module, you can measure worker performance to drive continual improvement in your operations. Numina’s RDS™ with voice picking technology simultaneously improves worker accuracy and productivity. Voice Picking Systems by Numina provide a quick return on investment, usually within one year. RDS Voice utilizes the leading speaker independent Lydia voice engine, which requires zero operator training and works well even in a noisy warehouse environment. Total Warehouse Control and Execution Real-Time Distribution is a unique warehouse execution and control system (WES-WCS) featuring pick, pack and ship order fulfillment solutions including real-time control of automated material handling equipment. RDS drives advanced technologies including voice picking technologies, print and apply labeling, in-line scanning for weight and dimension verification with smart sorting for accurate routing and shipping. RDS improves accuracy to 99%, increases worker productivity from 30% to 50%, and increases profitability on average 30% or more. Numina Group is a leading expert in providing warehouse automation solutions to a multitude of pick, pack and ship operations across North America. Contact us today to speak with an experienced engineer to learn how we can improve your productivity and profitability.
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