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  • RDS™ Cartonization Software Increases Profitability Through Optimized Dim Weight Shipping

    RDS™ Cartonization Software Increases Profitability Through Optimized Dim Weight Shipping

    RDS™ Cartonization Software Increases Profitability Through Optimized Dim Weight Shipping

    Jennifer Maloney
    September 8, 2015

    “One of our customers with an omni-channel distribution operation estimates that they will save over $300,000

    “One of our customers with an omni-channel distribution operation estimates that they will save over $300,000 in shipping costs by using the latest version of RDS™ cartonization software”, states Dan Hanrahan, CEO of Numina Group.

    Getting shipments to customers quickly and accurately at the lowest parcel and LTL shipment cost is mission critical in e-commerce and omni-channel distribution operations.

    Many companies have outdated or no true cartonization software in their order fulfillment process to determine optimal carton selection for pick and pack.

    However, if you rely on workers to manually estimate carton size instead using cartonization logic to calculate carton size, you’re missing the opportunity to determine “least cost” order shipping method.

    Cartonization software is more critical today due to dimensional weight rates now used by all major parcel carriers. Without accurate dimensional carton measurements, shippers are getting slammed with additional after-order shipment dim weight charges.

    Without cartonization software, operators will select and pack orders into larger than necessary shipping boxes. This adds up to unused space, additional void fill costs, and higher shipping costs.

    Cartonization Formulas – What to Consider

    Before selecting a cartonization solution, it’s important to determine how well the software’s cartonization formulas will work for your product/operations.

    Basic fluid modeling cartonization software does help to gain some measure of cost control, but there is room for considerable improvement. The answer is to utilize a more advanced modeling algorithm for determining order cartonization.

    Fluid Model Cartonization

    Most cartonization is accomplished using a fluid model, which simply adds up the volumes of the items and compares the sum to the total volume of the order items to a set of available shipping cartons.

    The problem with fluid model based cartonization software is that it typically requires specific rules for some SKUs, so it requires higher software support and customization to produce reasonable results. 

    It also requires a fill ratio setting that leaves 10% to 15% of the carton space open. Setting the fill ratio too high will increase the number of cartonization errors and lead to expensive exception errors and manually re-packing cartons in the pack process.

    Bin Modeling Cartonization

    A better option is the bin modeling algorithm, which Numina has used to develop its new RDS™ Cartonization software.

    Unlike fluid models, the bin modeling algorithm only produces SKU selections that can truly fit into the selected carton size. Also, unlike fluid models, the algorithm can much more closely achieve 100% fill ratios when presented with SKUs and matching carton sizes. 

    RDS Cartonization can be configured to perform cartonization over any set of available containers, each with its own weight and item count limit, if desired.

    The algorithm will optimize the total number and size of cartons to minimize shipping costs. These features represent significant enhancements over traditional cartonization software that enable our customers to pack orders much more efficiently and ensure they’re being shipped for the lowest possible cost.

    Two-Point Cartonization Software Deployment Yields Greatest Results

    1. Order Release: Select the Right Carton Upfront

    One important way to reduce costs and increase efficiency is to eliminate redundant touches by reducing the quantity of orders picked to totes and subsequently re-packing them in their final shipping carton.

    The leanest pick method for e-commerce and split case order picking is pick direct to the carton. RDS Cartonization makes this picking process more accurate. Before order release, the software must analyze the order SKU cube and weight to perform the “best fit” shipping carton or group of cartons before picking begins. The more accurate the software, the lower the carton repacking labor, void fill and shipping costs.

    Companies can derive the greatest ROI by improving carton selection with cartonization software at two points:

    • Prior to order release at the start of the order picking process.
    • After the pick and pack process to verify the order weight and dimensions being shipped. This technology measures each carton’s actual weight and dimension to validate the shipment.

    2. Pack and Ship – Order Validation

    With the right software and scan-weigh dimensional measurement technology (SWD) in place, you now have the tools to pick directly to the carton.

    Multi-modal voice picking will further enhance the pick to carton process. Voice picking allows hands-free barcode scan of the carton selection, SKU, item count and pack process. A voice command can be used at completion of the last item picked to inspect and verify that the carton matches the order size requirement.

    After picking, cartons travel to the packing area where document printing/insertion takes place, void fill is added and the cartons are taped. The cartons exit the packing area on a conveyor line and travel to shipping.

    In the shipping area, the expected carton size and weight is verified using an in-line SWD system. This technology adds additional dividends by real-time checking of the outbound carton/case shipments, essentially re-checking and catching any discrepancy such as an open flap.

    Dimensional weight inspection can catch SKU weight and size changes to correct SKU packaging size, allowing an inspector to update the SKU cube and weight data. By measuring the actual dimensions and weight, the “best way” shipping method can be selected for the order, and accurate shipping charges can be determined pre-shipment to avoid expensive charge backs or lost revenue.

    Using weight and dimensional data integrated with the order fulfillment system enables a real-time order inspection tool and dimensional weight measurement for more accurate LTL and parcel shipping. 

    Numina Group is one of a handful of warehouse systems integrators that offers both cartonization software for pick to carton and the SWD carton cube/weight measurement that combines real-time control and conveyor sorting decisions.

    Used together, cartonization and SWD technology integrated to WMS-WCS Systems improve accuracy, reduce labor and shipping costs in existing or new DC operations.

    Full-Case Pick Validation and Order Accuracy

    Companies that ship a high percentage of full-case SKUs will also benefit through SWD if the software managing the system includes a “learn mode” to on-line capture and learn full case SKU cube and weight. 

    This eliminates the labor-intensive tasks of manually collecting dimensional weight data for full cases. The software provides dimensional weight learning of full-case dimensional weight, and additionally inspects cases prior to shipping, robotic pallet build, and/or manual or pallet build operation.

    Once the case SKU characteristics are learned, the software performs pick validation and will catch miss-picks and irregularities, such as an open flap or damaged carton, improving quality and diverting damaged cartons to QC for corrective actions.

    This data can also be used to manage automated print-and-apply labeling of carrier or retail compliance shipping labels and to improve other DC operations, such as staging and storage space planning and cubing trailers for LTL or full truck shipments. 

    Real-time dimensional weigh data ensures customer satisfaction through accurate and verifiable order shipments. The storage and cube utilization of a warehouse, the sizing of future facilities, and the selection of the best mode of transportation are all are optimized with in-line dimensional weight measurement.

    If you’re interested in identifying cost savings through the combination of cartonization and SWD, we’d love to talk. To arrange a free consultation please contact Pat Hanrahan at 630-343-2629 or email us at sales@numinagroup.com

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  • Numina Group’s Warehouse Control System, WCS Automates DC Efficiency

    Numina Group’s Warehouse Control System, WCS Automates DC Efficiency

    Numina Group’s Warehouse Control System Automates and Increases DC Efficiency

    Jennifer Maloney
    August 6, 2015

    The team at Numina Group understands that optimizing new or current warehouse order fulfillment operations

    Optimizing new or current warehouse order fulfillment operations requires design of lean low-touch processes and warehouse software control expertise in order to manage and coordinate today’s sophisticated automated material handling technologies.

    The warehouse automation software must be fast, efficient, and reliable, especially in 24/7 operations. From picking through packing and shipping, order and labor data must be fully tracked and work balanced in order to achieve the highest levels of productivity.

    To gain a competitive edge in the market you need a partner who can deliver the right design, software, and leading edge technology.

    Numina’s Order Fulfillment Automation Solutions

    Numina’s Real-time Distribution System, RDS™, is a versatile warehouse execution and control system, (WES-WCS). RDS is a modular software platform that includes a state-of-the-art speaker-independent voice-directed picking technology that requires zero voice training.

    That means faster and simpler operator training and lower cost of ownership. Combining voice picking with real-time warehouse management and material handling control  automates the entire order fulfillment operation.

    RDS™ manages omnichannel, e-commerce, medical, and manufacturing distribution operations with flexible configuration tools to address customer-specific automation requirements.

    RDS warehouse automation software is highly scalable and modular, allowing, for example, a customer to begin by implementing pick-by-voice technology or automate pack-and-ship tasks by implementing an automated conveyor line with print and apply as a standalone system.

    RDS easily scales to provide a complete pick, pack, and ship solution when the budget permits. The RDS warehouse control software platform modules allows integration of automated material handling equipment, including vertical storage systems, carousels, ASRS, conveyors, pick-to-light, autonomous mobile robots, print-and-apply labeling, and sortation. 

    RDS manages and synchronizes the work tasks throughout an automated warehouse distribution operation. It improves order and material flow, tracks and reports productivity, delivers higher throughput and increased operational efficiency and profitability.

    RDS Warehouse Control System Modules

    Numina Group specializes in warehouse automation design, integration and implementation of warehouse automation and order fulfillment solutions.

    Our engineering staff reviews current slotting and order profiles and then works with your team to customize the material handling solution matched to business strategies and requirements to maximize ROI.

    Our warehouse automation technologies are highly scalable and can be deployed to match the size and scope of your operation.

    Our team of experts will first review current operational constraints and develop process improvements in combination with a warehouse automation solution tailored to your requirements to provides the best ROI.

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    Pick to light or Put to Light

    Light-directed picking systems are simple to use and very cost-effective for high-volume case and split case SKU picking applications. Additionally, lights can be configured to support batch picking and put-to-carton with light-directed sort/put-to-order application.

    Depending upon your operational requirements, a light-directed pick or put process can be a great way to automate order fulfillment. Numina Group offers a full family of light and message displays to direct order picking, using either carts or conveyor based multi-level pick modules.

    A hands-free wireless barcode scanner is used to scan and start the order pick process. The scanner also triggers pick-to-light displays at each location to display the item quantity required.

    The worker moves to each location, picks the required quantity directly to the shipping carton and confirms the pick by pushing the acknowledgement display button.

    Pick-to-light systems, when applied to high velocity SKUs (typically averaging 3+ item picks per 8-ft storage bay) provides pick rates of 350 to 500 or more lines per man hour.

    Voice Picking Systems

    Voice-directed picking technology is an extremely flexible and cost-effective picking tool well-suited to a wider variety of order picking processes including split-case high-velocity mixed SKU picking.

    It competes well with pick-to-light solutions with the added advantage of lower cost and higher accuracy. It also works well in case picking and pallet picking warehouse automation.

    Victory Voice™, Numina’s advanced voice picking suite, is one of the industry’s most advanced technologies using a speaker-independent natural voice engine that runs on dozens of industrial wireless PDA’s and RF terminals.

    It is typically deployed as a multi-modal picking process that combines voice directed work tasks interleaved with a hands free 2D barcode scanner to validate the SKU and capture the serial and lot number in a single step pick-and-pack process.

    Victory Voice can streamline both picking and other operations including receiving, replenishment, cycle counting, pallet building and shipping validations. 

    When used for order picking, multi-modal voice picking can provide a 15% to 50% or more productivity gain in case and split-case SKU picking with 250 to 370 lines per man hour.

    Automated Vertical Storage Systems

    Vertical storage systems are similar in principle to mini load goods-to-man systems, but far more cost effective. Vertical storage systems allow items to be stored and rapidly moved to the picker, using dense shelf SKU storage.

    The units take advantage of the building height – allowing in many application 4,000 or more SKU’s stored in a 12’ x 12’ space for rapid order picking. Vertical storage blends the advantages of ASRS and vertical carrousel; often performing at a 30-40% faster rate for item retrieval and picking.

    It allows for a choice of picking management technology, including screen, a pick-to-light system, or voice-directed picking.

    Vertical storage systems, when compared to floor-level shelf storage and cart or fork truck picking yield dramatic efficiencies. A single operator can manage the picking process of a 1 to 3 vertical storage bay picking 150 to 200 lines per man hour, while reducing floor space by 60 to 80%. 

    No matter which blend of technologies best fits your requirements, Numina Group can help you determine the right blend to ensure your get the highest operational efficiencies.

    Benefits include major improvement in the time it takes to complete orders, plus labor tracking and higher accuracy and quality control to increase your facility’s profitability.

    Combine Best Practices and Technology to Boost DC Output

    To achieve the highest ROI possible with picking automation, it is necessary to choose the right storage technology.

    The first step is to analyze order profiles and SKU velocity movement data. This will not only pinpoint what picking technology and processes yield the greatest gains, it will provide the roadmap your operation requires to obtain better slotting practices and storage needs.

    Blog: The Basics of Warehouse Automation

    Organizing inventory storage based on high to low velocity movement with the highest moving SKU’s located in the right type of storage and floor accessible locations along shortest travel paths yields 20% or more picking productivity gains.

    Numina Group reviews existing storage and layout configurations and provides guidance to help you determine how to better store products, use space and get more out of your current footprint.

    We then partner and work together with your internal team to identify how to further reduce touches and wasted steps using our pack station automation and print-and-apply labeling systems.

    It’s all about better throughout and lower cost per order shipped – by maximizing order flow and efficiency throughout the overall pick, pack, and ship processes!

    Combining better picking and packing strategies and magnifying the improved processes with our warehouse automation tools can truly help you achieve optimal facility efficiency.

    For more information on our automated order fulfillment automation systems, contact Numina Group today!

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  • A New Age For Automated Conveyor Systems

    A New Age For Automated Conveyor Systems

    A New Age For Automated Conveyor Systems

    Jennifer Maloney
    August 6, 2015

    A New Age for Automated Conveyor Systems

    Over 100 years after Henry Ford introduced the assembly line process to industry, automated conveyor systems are still the leading technology for transport of work or goods from one station to another. Conveyor systems are still a critical technology of mass-production, packaging and distribution of goods.  

    Just as the automobile has come a long way since the Model T, modern conveyor systems have dramatically advanced to deliver better energy efficiency; reduce noise and transport a wider range of sizes and weights of goods in manufacturing, order fulfillment, and shipping operations.

    Intelligent conveyor system integrate barcode and RFID routing and sorting, in-line scan-weigh-dimensioning systems and automated print-and-apply labeling into a continuous automated order flow material handling systems.

    Numina Group designs and provides advanced manufacturing and warehouse automation solutions that incorporates conveyors, sorters and other material handling technologies to streamline the flow of goods in processes for pick pack and ship  and other distribution  and manufacturing applications.

    Order picking pulls items ( SKUs) from either forward or reserve stock storage locations. The picking process must be flexible and support a mix of order shipment type such as e-commerce, retailers, and specialty stores found in today’s demand for omnichannel distribution.

    Conveyor systems used in these applications go beyond basic transport duties. Traditional drive chain and belts technologies for driving the conveyor are being replaced with more energy-efficient modular 24 Volt DC roller conveyor systems.

    Referred to as MDR conveyor, today’s 24 VDC conveyor system performance, flexibility, lower installation costs along with improved operator safety are all factors that are increasing the adaption of this conveyor technology.

    Growth of e-commerce sales across all distribution applications is bringing about smaller order profiles consisting of 1 to 3 lines, which is changing order picking and packing processes.

    This order profile is many times best suited to picking directly to the shipping carton or to a padded bag or envelope.  

    Voice picking technology is ideally suited to this application in combination of MDR conveyor systems that convey lighter weight parcels and smaller boxes.

    The ROI of Voice Picking Technology 

    MDR conveyor with its inherent no-touch, index accumulation is well suited to conveying and sorting both cartons from 50 LBS to .75 LBS, a wider range than traditional belt driver accumulation conveyor system

    Conveyors Unite Pick, Pack and Ship Technologies; Streamlining Order Fulfillment

    Today there are more technology choices than ever to store goods and increase picking productivity.

    The tried and true shelf units work great for small items and slow moving SKU’s. Carton flow and rack storage continue to be highly cost-effective and well-suited to A and B movers for material storage and primary pick locations in the USA distribution market.

    When a DC is designed and profiled correctly with SKUs slotted to match velocity movement; item picking using a blend of shelf, carton flow and pallet pick positions using either or a combination of both pick-to-light and voice-directed picking is highly efficient order fulfillment automation with rapid ROI.

    What is Slotting in a Warehouse? Benefits & Tips for Optimization

    Combining batch pick carts, fork truck cart picking and pick-to-carton conveyor systems using the velocity movement of items to locate SKUs in the proper work zones further increase the order picking throughput and minimize wastes operator walking time.

    When considering order fulfillment improvements for and existing DC or new DC, several automated storage and retrieval (AS/RS) technologies are available to to picking labor and save facility space.

    Blending AS/RS technology with traditional storage can reduce a new facility’s footprint and breathe new life in existing manufacturing and distribution operations.

    Goods-to-Person (G2P) Options

    • Carousel Systems. Available in either horizontal or vertical configurations, a carousel system is a series of rotating shelves that support either discrete single or batch order picking. When profiled the right size and velocity SKU items, a vertical or horizontal carousel can improve order picking efficiency by 75% and reduce floor space by 65%.

      If moderate to slow-moving SKU’s are taking up too much space,  consider carousels or their big brother a vertical storage unit before contemplating moving to a larger facility.
    • Vertical Storage Units. Essentially an optimized and automated AS/RS that brings material for different levels to the picker in a faster on-demand movement of the SKUs in what is referred to as goods-to-person automation.

      Vertical storage can be designed floor to ceiling to use every available inch of the warehouse building height. Their advantages over carousels include flexibility in heights, mixed shelf with from 6” to 2’ spacing, greater weight loads of over 1,200LBS per shelf, and faster shelf retrieval times.

      Conveyors operate in a spiral to permit continuous flow that speeds up operation, especially in industries like pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and parts that a large amount of small mid velocity SKU’s with rapid retrieval time when performing order picking.
    • Automated Storage and Retrieval System or AR/RS. Computer-based pallet storage and/or what is called mini-loads for tote storage retrieval automates the put-away and pulling of the product to a central pack location. These systems are a space-saving technology that reduce labor costs and eliminate a large amount of manual fork truck usage.

      Each application for AS/RS systems requires a through data analysis to access inventory, SKU storage and shipment cube, item movement history, and other variables for determining the ROI in this very capital intensive investment.

    A good conveyor design plan ties the material handling solution together so orders that are picked to carton and picked to totes flow and transport from pick zones and automated storage systems more efficiently.

    The results are lower cost per order shipment, faster delivery widows and lower labor costs with an automated conveyor system.

    Think of how the combination  integrated barcode scanner order routing, in-line weigh, dimension, vision inspection and auto print-and-apply labeling can replace an army of manual labor and further boost productivity in order fulfillment.

    Order shipments are streamlined further with a shipping sorter that delivers carton shipments directly the dock LTL pallet building area or direct to the carrier specific parcel loading trailer.

    Integrating Automated Conveyor Systems and Warehouse Control Software, WCS

    Integrating automated conveyor systems and other automation technologies with the order management ERP/WMS inventory system requires a flexible and scalable warehouse control software (WCS) platform.

    The latest generation WCS solutions are highly suited to managing pick, pack and ship operations. Tier 1 WCS systems include all of the necessary automation modules to manage order release, cartonization software, work load balancing, picking, packing and labor/operation  productivity tracking and reporting.

    Order fulfillment automation requires not only superior warehouse control software but an experienced systems integrator such as the Numina Group.

    Numina’s Real-Time Distribution System, RDS™, is a versatile warehouse execution and control system, WES-WCS is a modular software system that uses advanced voice-directed picking technology, real-time order balancing, work management, and material handling control functionality to automate order fulfillment operations.

    RDS can manage entire omni-channel, e-commerce, medical and manufacturing distribution applications with the unique ability to be tailored to customer-specific automation requirements.

    With more than 35 years of experience in warehouse software and designing automated warehouse, systems, conveyor and sorting systems, Numina Group offers solutions to drive higher profitability throughout your manufacturing and distribution operations.

    For more information, contact us at 630-343-2600.

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  • 10 Benefits Voice Directed Picking Order Fulfillment Provides Your DC Operation

    10 Benefits Voice Directed Picking Order Fulfillment Provides Your DC Operation

    10 Benefits Voice Directed Picking Order Fulfillment Provides Your DC Operation

    Jennifer Maloney
    August 6, 2015

    At Numina Group, we pride ourselves on providing clients with warehouse automation design services and technology innovations that streamline pick, pack, and ship processes and increase profitability.

    We have earned an excellent reputation for delivering lean warehouse automation solutions that streamline warehouses and order fulfillment operations that exceed specifications. 

    Our technologies are highly scalable and can be deployed to match the size and scope of your operation. We are laser-focused on increasing order throughput and efficiency for our customers.

    Our voice directed order fulfillment solutions are orchestrated by our RDS™ Warehouse Execution and Control System, WES-WCS.

    RDS is a modular family of modules that includes Victory Voice™, a state-of-the-art speaker-independent voice-directed picking technology that requires zero voice training. That means faster and simpler operator training and lower cost of ownership.

    By combining lean-voice-directed picking processes with real-time warehouse order execution and material handling control, we are able to automate not only picking, but the entire order fulfillment operation.

    Voice Directed Work – Picking Systems: Features and Benefits That Optimize Operations

    Numina’s Victory Voice™ Suite uses voice commands and responses to direct and validate operator work tasks. What distinguishes our voice technology is the speaker-independent voice engine that requires zero operator voice training!

    Just put the headset on, request a work task, and voice directs the operator step by step through the picking process. Voice technology, used in combination with hands-free 2-D barcode scanning directs the order picking and packing validation in a single step process.

    Numina’s picking solution is more than voice, it comes with several pre-developed order picking processes like our Smart Pick Cart™ for batch picking a dozen or more orders at a time, as well as picking line items directly to the shipping carton. 

    We maximize productivity gains even further by directing the operator in the most optimized travel path; an all essential step to order pick in the leanest and most efficient manner.

    Combining voice-directed work commands and hands-free barcode scanning to automate a paper or RF terminal-based picking application will increase picking productivity 15 to 50%.

    The Victory Voice Suite includes built-in modules that manage order release optimization, picking direct to the shipping carton guided by applying cartonization logic, and picking in parallel operations like mixed case and pallet picking at the same time.

    Victory Voice complements current WMS and ERP systems by integrating best practice order fulfillment picking to increase employee productivity by streamlining order prioritization, and balancing work levels by directing workers to the highest demand work zones.

    Speaker-independent voice picking requires zero voice training, a cutting-edge advantage over older speaker-dependent systems with a cumbersome operator recording requirements.

    Numina Group delivers an impressive range of advantages in voice, and once the system is deployed, changes are easily accomplished because the majority of the voice application is configurable on web screen selections and database table edits.

    Top 10 Automation Benefits Gain with Numina’s Voice Picking Solution

    #1 – Paperless, Hands-free, Eyes-Forward Picking

    Voice picking provides a simple and fast hands-free, eyes focused pick and pack process. Our voice terminal/PDA uses-off-the shelf hardware and a palm size lightweight PDA that runs continuously for 14 hours. A feather-weight headset and back of the hand 2D camera-based scanner directs the operator pick sequence and validates each sequence and SKU pick, quantity, lot and serial ID capture throughout the operation.

    #2 – Streamlined Order Fulfillment

    We don’t just bolt on a voice system – we provide lean pick and pack processes that improve current practices, and direct employees through prioritized work tasks. Voice-directed picking keeps the operator focused on the task resulting in a reduction in the time it takes to complete order pick, pack, and ship tasks.

    #3- Optimized Pick-to-Carton

    Stop shipping air and reduce UPS and FedEx transportation costs. Add RDS cartonization software to automatically choose optimal carton size. Victory Voice then directs the operator to pick and pack directly to the shipping carton. Think of the touches this takes out of the pack operation!

    #4 – Higher Productivity

    Faster order picking completion rates equal higher productivity. You’ll be able to finish more work in shorter order fulfillment time windows each day. Increasing the number of orders your operators pick while simultaneously interleaving other work activities like replenishment and cycle counting is not possible with paper or even many RF-based picking processes.

    #5 – Minimized Human Error

    Everyone knows the more manual a process, the more that can go wrong. RF-based picking errors occur with number inversion and picking of each and inter-pack SKU’s. These errors can be virtually eliminated with our multi-modal voice.

    Lean pick-by-voice technology eliminates touches and includes step-by-step voice and scan validation to automate out the human error. Voice also makes it possible to enforce uniform work practices across your team, while maintaining a time-stamped history of each operator picking activities and order level detail tracking.

    #6 – Real-time Error Tracking

    Of course, even with automated voice system accuracy KPI’s of 99.9%, an occasional human error happens. However, using our integral order and labor tracking reporting module you’ll never have to guess what went wrong: You’ll be able to view and identify order picking data and labor reports with our simple to use web-based dashboard tools.

    #7 – Reduced Labor Expenses

    Streamlining order picking means your workers can do more and our voice application allows consolidating and interleaves picking, replenishment, and cycle counting to optimize worker efficiency. This means you may be able to eliminate overtime, weekend operations or reduce the shift work time window!

    #8 – Built in Quality Control (QC)

    Manual RF picking is not a cost-effective way to check orders and manage quality control costs.  With our system you’ll be able to direct and flag specific workers, customers, and SKU specific orders to receive an additional QC check and ensure client order accuracy.

    #9- More than Voice

    Integrated activity messages, real-time order wave completion progress and reporting, plus work zone activity displays provide you with real-time feedback to view how your operation is running.

    #10 – Employee Satisfaction

    Finally, our voice picking systems logs operator picking productivity and shows employee value to increase your employees’ performance satisfaction. Operators with higher performance and zero errors require recognition. We provide reporting tools to empower your work force. Voice makes them more productive and accurate to minimize stress in their daily responsibilities.  

    Want to learn more about voice-directed order fulfillment or are other pack and ship automation technologies and benefits? Contact Numina Group today!

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