Order Fulfillment Solution facilitates picking productivity.
Press Release Summary:
Designed for applications that require discrete order fulfillment of low to moderate volume split case items, PickCart with Voice merges batch picking methodology with voice directed technology. It features 3-4 shelves to accommodate shipping cartons or containers for multiple orders and each batch pick cart can accommodate up to 40 orders, depending on product sizes. PickDirector software releases orders to work floor and directs each order picker on pick path via voice commands.
Original Press Release:
Dematic Introduces "PickCart with Voice" for Order Fulfillment
Picking productivity increased with batch picking of multiple discrete orders
Grand Rapids, Mich., Monday, December 10, 2007 - Dematic, a leader in logistics automation solutions, systems and service, has introduced a paperless real time order fulfillment solution called PickCart with Voice. This innovative order fulfillment configuration merges batch picking methodology with a PickCart and voice directed technology, creating a highly efficient picking solution for applications that require discrete order fulfillment of low to moderate volume split case items.
In a typical configuration, the Dematic pick cart will have 3-4 shelves to accommodate the shipping cartons or containers for multiple orders. Each batch pick cart can accommodate up to 40 orders, depending on the product sizes. Each pick cart operator is equipped with a wearable voice terminal powered by software from Dematic called PickDirector.
Dematic's PickDirector releases the orders to each operator and directs each order picker on the most efficient pick path via voice commands. Once at a pick location, PickDirector asks the operator to confirm the location via check digits or by scanning a bar code at the location. From there, the operator is instructed on how many of a specific SKU to pick for each discrete order container on the PickCart.
According to Tim Post, product specialist with Dematic, the PickCart with Voice solution is a strong match for a companies with inventory located in shelving and racking throughout a distribution facility. "The PickCart with Voice system is appropriate for an ever-growing segment of the market, as SKU proliferation has companies doing more and more split case picking of inventory located in shelving and racking throughout their facility," said Post. "Batch picking these orders using
Dematic's PickCart with Voice has a strong business case and a compelling ROI."
About Dematic Corp. - Based on a rich tradition of over 70 years of worldwide industry expertise in creating logistics results and more than 10,000 systems installed worldwide, Dematic Corp is the world's leading supplier of logistics automation solutions, systems and service.
Beginning with Rapistan's rich history from gravity conveyors to automated, modular conveyor and sortation solutions,
Dematic now offers a full range of engineered and highly configurable system solutions that optimize warehousing and distribution operations. With Dematic, companies can reduce distribution costs, maximize overall logistics efficiencies, and increase the operating speed of their supply chain.
Dematic is a global company with operations in 22 countries around the world. Its North American headquarters is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For genuine Rapistan conveyor system parts, or more Dematic information, visit www.dematic.us.
With the Dematic PickCart with Voice, workers wear a voice director terminal. Dematic's PickDirector software releases the orders to the work floor and directs each order picker on the most efficient pick path via voice commands.
CONTACT: John Clark
Dematic Corp.
+1 (616) 913-7287
john.p.clark@dematic.com
