Voice Applications for Low-Volume Picking Processes

Voice-directed picking offers a cost-effective alternative for applications with a large number of products and pick volume that does not justify Pick to Light. The LP Voice module can operate as a standalone picking system or in conjunction with Lightning Pick lights to form an integrated solution.

Integration with the overall Lightning Pick Suite allows the user to configure some “areas” for voice-based picking and other areas for pick-to-light picking. All areas share a common host interface so that higher-level systems (WMS and Business Hosts) view the pick area as a single unified process.

For the picker, LP Voice offers complete control over the pick process with commands for shortage handling, pick skipping and repeat. The voice terminal display shows location and quantity information as an aid. The system supports scanning of product, location bar code, confirmations or spoken location check digits.