voice picking

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eCommerce, COVID-19 boost need for voice-picking

Voice-picking technology enables efficiency, safe distancing

September 29, 2020

A boost in eCommerce in combination with increased need for social distancing in operations has prompted a greater need for automated technologies, including voice picking. New technologies enable more safety, greater efficiency and an outlook for advancement.

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Numina Group, Waypoint Robotics create batch order picking solution

Batch Bot Module optimizes and tracks voice picking applications

May 11, 2020

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Numina Group and Waypoint Robotics have teamed up to create a powerful autonomous batch order automated order picking solution.

Voice-picking technology’s ease of use aids warehouse integration

Wearable technology to expand to other warehouse workflows

Jessica Jacobsen

October 15, 2019

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As warehouse operators navigate the demands of today’s distribution market, research shows that wearable technology is a solution that companies are employing.

Honeywell Intelligrated voice technology. - Beverage Industry

Picking technologies upturn speed, accuracy

SKU proliferation drives voice technologies in warehouse operations

Taylor Karg

October 19, 2018

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To better handle today’s SKU proliferation, warehouse distributors that implement warehouse management systems (WMS) and solutions like voice picking technologies, can save time, money and valuable resources to allocate to other parts of the business, experts say.

Honeywell Vocollect Beverage Industry October 2017

Voice technology helps beverage distributors serve diverse customers

Pick accuracies realize near-perfect levels, experts note

Jessica Jacobsen

October 23, 2017

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Voice-first technology continues to proliferate for consumers. However, beverage warehouses also have seen the benefits of utilizing voice technology as they tackle SKU proliferation within the beverage market.

Voice picking aids in accuracy, data collection

Bluetooth headsets enable hands-free operation

Barbara Harfmann

October 14, 2016

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.