SCANCODE's Radio Frequency (RF) Picking Module
Ask any warehouse manager and they’ll tell you that next to shipping, picking ranks as the biggest hurdle to overcome in the quest for improved workflow and increased productivity in the warehouse. Research indicates that on average, only 30 percent of today’s warehouses are truly efficient. This means that 70 percent of distributors are probably spending operating dollars to compensate rather than to solve this problem.
Drill down further and you’ll find that picking accounts for more than half of warehouse labour spending; the majority of time is spent traveling to and from locations. Errors attributed to miss-picked items and bottlenecks ultimately influence the execution potential of other events like shipping – this costs the company significant dollars in additional time and labour to correct. Not to mention the inconvenience and dissatisfaction the Customer experiences when they receive the wrong item(s).
The first step in overcoming this hurdle and gaining control of the operation is to eliminate paper-based processes wherever possible. Replace them with workflow automation tools and RF picking technology from Scancode and achieve directed picking of multiple orders with scanning at source. Your operation now benefits from reduced travel time, increased productivity and accuracy.
The next step is to incorporate Scancode’s advanced planning and rules driven picking capabilities to initiate a configurable division of labour that optimizes material handler productivity. The result is a ‘leaner’ operation where orders are allocated across multiple pickers to maximize the return on asset, increase picking efficiency and ensure a faster turnaround of billable orders.
The end result is that your customers receive the right order, on time and at a competitive price. Corporations that demonstrate consistent, accurate picking operations in high volume environments instill feelings of confidence and satisfaction with their customers and trading partners. Let Scancode show you how to improve workflow and increased productivity in your warehouse – starting with picking.
