Articles Tagged with ''voice picking''

Voice picking aids in accuracy, data collection

Bluetooth headsets enable hands-free operation

October 14, 2016

The “Pick-A-Little Talk-A-Little” song in the 1962 musical “The Music Man” features the gossipy, hat-and-feather-wearing matrons of River City, Iowa, telling Professor Harold Hill unsavory things about the town librarian. Although today’s voice picking technology focuses on warehouse operations instead of a library’s “dirty book” selections, the technology is drumming up its own attention thanks to its ability to escalate productivity and accuracy, improve safety and ergonomics, and aid in pickup, delivery and in-store workflows.

Voice-picking technology continues to grow, innovate

SKU proliferation drives growth and innovation

Amanda Del Buono

October 16, 2015

The ever-increasing number of SKUs within the beverage industry has been one obstacle beverage warehouse operators have been facing the past several years. However, the proven benefits of, and further innovations to, voice-picking technology has made it a staple in many beverage distribution centers today.

Efficient beverage warehouse designs key to handling SKU proliferation

New facility designs offer opportunity to accommodate future growth

Jessica Jacobsen

December 31, 2014

A trip to the local retail store can be an enlightening experience. Because of the considerable amount of SKU proliferation, a retail shelf might look quite different from one month to the next.

Picking technology flexes to accommodate worker needs

Short timeframe needed to train workers on voice-picking, pick-to-light, pick-and-scan systems

Jennifer Storelli

October 16, 2014

One of the most pressing problems affecting supply chains is an ongoing talent shortage, according to MHI, the Charlotte, N.C.-based material handling, logistics and supply chain association.

'Picking' the right technology for warehouses

Voice-pick systems increase in popularity

Stephanie Cernivec

October 16, 2013

Distribution centers are losing an average of nearly $390,000 every year due to mis-picks, according to a study conducted by Everett, Wash.-based Intermec Inc.

Capitalizing on its local market

Service, ‘special’ deliveries routine for Beer Capitol Distributing

Jennifer Zegler

June 11, 2012

With its four-county territory in southeastern Wisconsin incorporating special event venues such as sports arenas, concert venues and festival grounds, Beer Capitol Distributing Co. Inc., Sussex, Wis., offers enhanced service to these accounts during busy time periods, explains Aldo Madrigrano, chief executive officer of the company.

Designing solutions for warehouse woes

New technologies address common, upcoming issues

Jennifer Zegler

October 12, 2011

From ingredients to finished products to warehouse equipment, new ideas and solutions serve as fuel to keep beverage-makers and distributors going. As industry events such as Pack Expo demonstrate, equipment manufacturers maintain a pulse on the industry to offer new innovations to address current issues and anticipate future trends.

Innovations adapt to changing warehouse

Rick Rouan

October 15, 2010

New warehouse technology adapts to evolving marketplace.

Ben E. Keith's facilities are expanded, designed to pick efficiently

Elizabeth Fuhrman

September 10, 2010

Warehouse management system has Beverage Industry’s Wholesaler of the Year prepared for more SKUs.

On Demand In Beverage Industry’s annual State of the Industry: The Alcohol Beverage Market, analysts at S&D Insights LLC delve into these trends and how they’re shaping the industry.