HISTORY OF PICKING TECHNOLOGIES
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Justin-Vinh DoanIndustrial Engineer Consultant, West Monroe Partners
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Workforce Optimization (WFO) Solution Line Delivers Industrial Engineering
solutions in various industries:• Retail• Healthcare• Distribution
Justin Doan B.Sc. Industrial Engineering from École
Polytechnique de Montréal Engineered Labor Standards expertise
West Monroe Partners
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PICKING AN ITEM
“…taking and collecting articles in a specified quantity before shipment to satisfy customers’ orders” – WikipediaEssential information:•Assignment number•Location (item)•Quantity
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PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES
• Introduce present and future picking technologies• Present pros and cons of these technologies
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AGENDA
1. Introduction2. List/Label picking3. Radio-Frequency/ Scan picking4. Pick-to-light5. Pick-by-voice6. Hybrid technologies7. Pick-by-vision (Data Glasses)8. 5 min Q&A
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LIST/LABEL PICKING
A WMS pre-printed paper list or label stackLow-cost solutionEasy implementationFull view of the picking order information
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List/label picking
No real time status of order progressCluttered handsLow order/picking accuracyRisk of dropping, losing labels/listDifficult to track shorts/mark outs
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RADIO-FREQUENCY/ SCAN PICKING
Screen equipped barcode scanning unit+++ Order/Picking accuracyPermanently Linked with WMS systemDisplays different order informationMany adaptations (Ring, gauntlet, gun, etc.)
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RADIO-FREQUENCY/ SCAN PICKING
Cluttered hands (Unless wrist mounted)Requires concentration to read/input informationRe-scan frequencySmall screen display = small fontsOnly few lines can be shown
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PICK-TO-LIGHT
Light-directed picking with indicator equipped shelves 100% uncluttered and hand free methods Mostly used for small velocity items Used in unit picking and pick-to-belt Good order/picking accuracy Natural way of working
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PICK-TO/BY-LIGHT
High cost per slot implementation/maintenanceOne order in the section at one time Managing balance between sections can be challengingThe equipment needs to be 100% functional
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PICK-BY-VOICE
Order instructions are dictated through a headset Hands-free methods Natural way to pick item Improved picking/inventory accuracy Used in warehouse with low pick density Continuous connection with the WMS
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PICK-BY-VOICE
Order instructions are dictated through a headsetNo visual display of informationNoisy environmentUnknown accentRepeat frequencyLong process time
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HYBRID TECHNOLOGIES
I. RF and voice
I. Pick-to-light and voice
II. Label and RF
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FUTURE TECHNOLOGY – PICK-BY-VISION (DATA GLASSES)
Augmented Reality Heads-Up Display (HUD) unit Hands-free technology WMS interacts visually with reality Hybrid technology (Visual, RF and Voice) Immersive technology
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FUTURE TECHNOLOGY – PICK-BY-VISION (DATA GLASSES)
Early stages of the product developmentRisk of information display overload
Importance of User Interface and Experience
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HOME WORK
Review how crucial information is being transmitted to the employee
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CONCLUSION
Transmitting the right information to decide quickly Using the appropriate technology to inform Mobile technology is important Technology represents reality
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Reference List
Slide 3 – "Voice Picking Made Easy." Voice Picking Made Easy. Warehouse & Logistics News, 14 June 2012. Web. 30 May 2014. http://warehousenews.co.uk/2012/06/voice-picking-made-easy-2/
Slide 4 - Levin, Lior. "6 Pros And Cons Of Google+ For Small Business." 6 Pros And Cons Of Google+ For Small Business. VIRALBLOG.COM, 03 May 2012. Web. 30 May 2014. http://www.viralblog.com/online-marketing/6-pros-and-cons-of-google-for-small-business/
Slide 6 - Silberrad, Guy. "Metro 2033 Review « GamingBolt.com: Video Game News, Reviews, Previews and Blog." GamingBoltcom Video Game News Reviews Previews and Blog. Gaming Bolt, 01 May 2010. Web. 30 May 2014. http://gamingbolt.com/metro_2033_review_xbox360
Slide 8 - PULSE Logistics Systems. "Burson Automotive Showcases It's New Greenfield DC." Burson Automotive Showcases It's New Greenfield DC. PULSE :pgistics Systems, May-June 2007. Web. 30 May 2014. <http://www.pulse.com.au/index.cfm?objectid=DFFC1BE4-C09F-2487-2E0CD653DFD3A59C>.
Slide 8 - http://www.barcodesinc.com/symbol/wt4090.htm Slide 9 - http://
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blog/2014/03
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Reference List
Slide 14 - http://mhlnews.com/technology-amp-automation/light-and-voice-combine-pickup-picking-s-pace Slide 15 - http://augmentedblog.wordpress.com/tag/digital-support-system/ Slide 16 - http://ironman3news.com/pictures/