Pick-to-Light
Automated Pick-to-Light Systems for Order Fulfillment
Pick to Light, also known as Pick-to-Light or PTL, is an order picking system that utilizes LED buttons on flow racks to guide operators to specific item locations. When an operator scans an order tote, the buttons associated with the rack containing pick items not only light up but also display the quantity of items to be picked.
Pick-to-Light devices also incorporate a confirmation button that an operator must press to communicate that a pick is complete, and that they are ready to proceed to the next one. Compared to a manual, paper-based picking system, the Pick-to-Light system can improve productivity to as high as 30-50%, while reducing labor costs.
Enhance Pick Rate Productivity & Accuracy
The SI Pick-to-Light solution is one of the fastest operator-driven picking systems for fulfilling broken case orders. It seamlessly integrates with other order picking solutions to significantly enhance pick rate productivity, accuracy, and cost effectiveness throughout the order fulfillment process.
Our PTL solution is today one of the most widely applied throughout distribution centers for the following reasons:
Benefits of Using SI Systems Pick-to-light
Improves Productivity by Up to 50%
Implementing our Pick to Light Systems can significantly boost productivity for operators, typically by 30% to 50%. Clear instructions are provided, eliminating errors from traditional paper-based picking lists.
Short Operator Training of Up to 4 Hours
The training for the SI Systems PTL System can be completed in less than 4 hours, enabling your operations to commence shortly after the setup is finished.
Seamless Integration With Existing System
To boost throughput and improve order fulfillment, these versatile systems can be seamlessly integrated with other automated distribution applications like A-Frames and existing systems.
Ideal Order Fulfillment Solution for Any Industry
The PTL system is versatile and can be used in various industries such as subscription order fulfillment, retail, manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and grocery stores due to its adaptability and user-friendliness.
Faster Return on Your Investment
By transitioning from manual picking to the SI Systems Pick-to-Light (PTL) solution, you can ensure a notable boost in pick throughput and accuracy while keeping operational costs low and reducing dependence on human labor.
Pick-to-Light Applications
Supercharge Your Picking Efficiency With the Perfect Combination of A-Frame and Pick-to-Light Solutions
When the A-Frame and Pick-to-Light systems are combined, they form a robust picking system capable of efficiently picking a comprehensive range of consumer products, all while minimizing labor requirements.
From the Pick-to-Tote’s 100% hands-off, fully automatic picking to Pick-to-Light’s hands-off totes scanning and a software-controlled totes routing system, you can now achieve unmatched order picking efficiency with less labor requirements, even during your peak seasons.
Process: A-Frames and Pick-to-light Systems
Revolutionizing Order Picking: a Solution to Overcome Common Challenges
Our design engineers will work with you to design a system that seamlessly routes your totes between two powerful picking automation technologies to complete thousands of varied orders in the fastest and most accurate manner.
Experience the unbeatable combination of two powerful order picking systems that sets the SI order picking solutions apart from the rest.
| To generate a path to each pick location, an associate manually scans and operates each cart. | Heavy reliance on manual labor. Slow processing | A conveyor belt automatically diverts partially fulfilled totes to the Pick-to-Light zone to complete an order. Upon entry, a stationary barcode scanner scans and collects pick instructions to redirect each tote to its respective pick locations. | |
| It presents high odds of unit count errors since the system does not monitor actual pick counts. | Accuracy issues | The system is designed with accuracy sensors and an exception zone to address and resolve handling issues such as order inaccuracies or product damage. | |
| Its cost-effectiveness is limited as it is primarily suitable for a narrow range of slow-moving products. | Lack of versatility Cost inefficiencies. | This is a very cost-effective pick system because it can process a high volume of orders, using a wide range of piece picking applications. |
When to Use Pick-to-Light Systems
Streamline Your Order Picking Process: Is Pick-to-Light the Right Solution for You?
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Leveraging the 80/20 Rule, Pick-to-Light picking automation systems excel in operations where a small proportion of SKUs (around 20%) contribute to a massive portion of daily order volume (approximately 80%).
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