The Pick-to-Light (PTL) System is an advanced warehouse picking technology that uses light-directed indicators mounted on shelves, racks, or workstations to guide operators to the correct pick locations and quantities. It significantly improves order fulfillment accuracy and speed while minimizing manual errors and reducing reliance on paper or voice picking methods.

Key Features

• Bright LED lights at pick locations to direct operators precisely

• Intuitive and easy-to-learn interface reducing training time to 30-45 minutes

• Integration with warehouse management systems (WMS) for real-time order updates

• Supports batch picking, zone picking, and discrete picking workflows

• Optional barcode scanning for additional item and location verification

• Modular and scalable to warehouse size and operational volume

• Data reporting tools providing detailed operator productivity metrics

Key Advantages

• Increases picking speed by eliminating manual searching and guesswork

• Near 100% picking accuracy, even for new operators

• Reduces training time and associated costs significantly

• Real-time inventory control reduces stockouts and carrying costs by 15-30%

• Enhances worker productivity and operational efficiency

• Scalable and flexible to adapt to changing warehouse demands

• Minimizes picking errors by clearly indicating item locations and quantities

Challenges

• Throughput may be limited as only one operator can access a zone at a time

• Higher initial installation cost due to hardware and cabling requirements

• Less flexibility for reconfiguring pick locations without hardware changes

• Limited item count verification without additional scanning or checks