The video focuses on a picker who goes from using a paper based tick sheet, which can sometimes be inaccurate to using K-Store system that enables the picker to make the best use of the automated picking system that tells them what to pick and where. This is checked when they scan the product and is checked against the check list which is held on the system to see if the correct items are picked.

Have a watch and let us know your thoughts or if you have any questions.

How it works

The operator wears the headphone and mic headset which is connected wirelessly to the system. Once items are ready to be picked and the K-Store system has worked out which orders to run, the instructions are sent to the operator through the headphones. This is then check with the response from the operator so that the system checks whether they have understood the instruction.

How Pick-by-Voice works

Speech recognition and speech synthesis makes it possible for the picker to communicate with the warehouse management system. The picker would ware a headset and microphone that talks to the system using wireless connections. The picking instructions are sent to the picker and heard then the response of items picked is spoken and the the action confirmed with the system. This means that the system knows what’s been picked and checks it against the order.

The benefits include having a real-time working system that knows what items and orders have been picked and are available, allowing real-time stock updates.

Questions such as does it work in a noisy environment and does it work in cold working conditions are answered on our page about Pick-by-Voice systems.

Other options of scanners are available that allow the move from paper based systems to automated picking solutions. These can include hand scanners, arm scanners and other solutions. Moving from a paper based picking system to an automated picking system will allow your operation to see huge efficiency and accuracy improvements. If you would like to know more then please contact us today to find out how to make the move to automated picking systems.

Having both hands free also means that larger items can be picked and moved without picking up and putting down the scanners. Hands-free barcode scanners can be fitted to the operators arm and allow quick scanning of barcodes. The data of items to be picked is displayed on the screen allowing quick access to the information that they need. Voice picking operations also allow for hands-free operations. Using a pick-to-voice system allows the instructions to be sent from K-Store to the picker and confirmation received with a microphone input.

The real time communication between the scanners and K-Store system means that real time stock levels can be shown and reports used to inform descitions about stock and sales.

ASN and retail markets

Working with these file formats and the systems used to send the notifications, the dispatched items are sent using the ASN to the company receiving them. The shipment notifications are used by most of the major UK retailers, meaning that suppliers have to supply this information to them in order to supply their goods into the UK retail market.

Replacing paper notifications with digital and automated ones makes the processes more efficient and more traceable. Making sure that your products or goods have not been dispatched and also received when delivery is complete.

On the EDI basics website there are listed some benefits of using these formats:

• The process takes seconds or minutes instead of days
• The PO goes from the buyer’s computer through a network to the vendor’s computer with no human intervention at all. There is no need to copy of transcribe the PO upon receipt, eliminating the possibility of data entry error
• The electronic document has not been handled by any mailroom staff, postal or delivery service or data entry staff. It will not wait in any in-basket waiting for collection and it won’t have to wait while staff are on the phone
• The buyer receives rapid confirmation of PO receipt

These facts can translate directly into cost savings resulting from reduced cycle times, reduced overheads and improved accuracy. In today’s business environment, companies cannot afford to ignore these benefits.

Also listed are the steps involved for integrating the systems in your company.

Step 1 – Develop the organisational structure for managing the EDI system

Step 2 – Undertake a strategic review of the business

Step 3 – Developing an EDI Solution to meet the needs of the business

Step 4 – Integrating with other business systems across the company

Step 5 – Undertake mapping / data analysis of internal business processes

Step 6 – Establishing a pilot project with selected trading partners

Step 7 – Deployment of the EDI system amongst trading partners

If you are looking to integrate the systems with your company’s warehouse or picking system then talk to us today and we can provide more information on integration and getting your warehouse automated.

For more information on EDI’s there is a helpful website http://www.edibasics.co.uk/

Also for more information on warehouse systems visit: http://www.keymas.co.uk/

These scanners communicate directly with the system to effectively direct the picker and minimise error. The fact that the scanners are arm mounted allows the picker to pick with both hands, and check each order directly against the system for accuracy. The system automatically directs the most cost effective route minimising time wastage for example when a picker visits an area to pick twice when they could have picked in one visit.

Arm mounted barcode scanners also allow for real time stock and picking control, giving greater efficiency and control. The system also gives an opportunity for reports on individual picker efficiencies.

For more information on arm mounted scanners view the post on the Keymas website.

The scanners read the barcodes on the box and the items allowing real time stock picking and maximun control.

Warehouse management systems are developed to make managing warehouse’s easier. Our system was developed to help companies take control of their stock and track the picking processes.

Our system improves performance

• Improve your pick rates
• Eliminates time wastage and cuts excess inventory
• Accurate put-away and location of inventory
• Improves labour performance
• Improves performance in pick, put-away, stock control and despatch

Is simple and cost effective

• Simple, low cost solution to manage your warehouse
• K-store, a fraction of the cost
• Low cost solution with improved performance

Manage your warehouse

• Synchronise and control the movement of goods in your warehouse
• Full reporting and efficiency statistics on labour management
• Supports the managerial role
• Manage thousands of products each with traceability, location and functionality
• Move from paper or manual based systems to K-store

Accuracy and Control

• Gives you the control you need to efficiently operate your warehouse
• Accurate and real time reporting
• Gives you control and management of your warehouse
• Allows you to evaluate performance
• Provides full traceability and visibility of all inventory
• Improved data accuracy and reporting

For more information about our K-Store system then contact us today and learn about how our systems will improve your productivity.

There are several advantages of a Warehouse Management System and these are the reasons why companies employ them. WMS has been tried and tested to facilitate better operations and create a better business.

• WMS creates maximum efficiency for the use of warehouse space. By organizing the warehouse space to be able to create a consistent flow of all the processes such as receiving, assembly, packing and shipping, employees and management can prevent waste of time from locating items.
• WMS can help reduce paperwork generated from all the processes involved in the warehouse. With the advent of powerful technology available these days, reduced paperwork can help the environment greatly. All traditional paperwork can be converted to electronic data and can help a high level of timeliness and accuracy of all inventory and data.
• Creating a WMS that includes all processes and operations across the board creates an environment that will require less warehouse personnel. Standardizing all movements and just focusing on quality check will pave the way for decreased dependency on manual labor. This will mean lower expenses for the company on training and salary. This also creates a lower margin of human error in all operations.
• By restructuring and standardizing all operations, the company can focus on providing the customers a more accurate timeline on all milestones such as product availability and delivery. This is a great opportunity for the company to provide their customers an excellent customer service.

Setting up a Warehouse Management System will require extensive research and evaluation of all operations in the company. Categorization and identification of items, processes, locations, manual labor, equipment and quality check processes need to be considered to be able to create a system that works for the company and let the business achieve realistic financial and output goals. Warehouse Management System is about streamlining and directing all movement towards one goal.

If you would like to know more about warehouse management systems then please contact us.

Warehouse management system K-store video.