Pick to Light Eliminate Errors from Fast Moving Consumer Goods

Feb. 14, 2015 - PRLog -- FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) represent the vast majority of items picked. If the FMCG items are accurately picked the majority of picking errors can be eliminated. This is a lean Six Sigma strategy.  Picking Perfection newsletter is reporting weekly how these trends are changing the growth of various picking tools increase efficiency.

One company, TopPak has a picking area in which only 60 articles are held. Those articles represent a massive 75% of the total daily order lines. A Pick-to-light system of only 66ft in length was set up for these fast movers. Paper based picking ended up in 10% of all orders having a mistake. With this Pick to light system no errors were found in the past 6 months.

Picking Perfection newsletter, shares methods, modes, and tools used in a variety of industries.  The weekly newsletter examines best picking practices. Leaders are looking for a competitive advantage, have dynamic and experienced sales forces, and have a corporate culture which is customer-focused and intent on building long-term relationships with satisfied customers.  This is spoiled when a single product is not correctly picked.

Picking Perfection brings important and interesting information to those in the material handling, warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing sectors. From best practices to industry data, this weekly communique reports trend data, process improvement, and technology evaluations about picking, packing, shipping and profitability.

Pcdata USA will be exhibiting at ProMat Conference Booth #4564 in Chicago, IL from March 23-26, 2015.


Pcdata USA’s Pick-to-light systems are part of a lean process, offering shorter throughput, fewer errors, and significant cost savings; the results: increase customer satisfaction, increase ability to supply products, and process transparency. Traditional picking methods are one of highest expenses when operating a warehouse. Pcdata USA lowers that cost through leading edge Pick-to-light systems. Unlike implementation products, the easy installation solution is resulting in huge product growth throughout North America.

Pcdata USA is a global logistics systems leader for supply chain automation. Pcdata USA was recently named a Finalist for the 2015 MHI Innovation Award for Best New Product: SmartGlass AR (Augmented Reality). The award winners will be announced at the MHI 70th Anniversary Celebration on March 25. Pcdata USA was also recently recognized with the 2014 Best of East Granby Award in the Professional Services category by the East Granby Award Program.

Pcdata USA offers affordable out-of-the-box warehouse optimization solutions. Contact Pcdata USA at (855) 844-1086. Follow Pcdata USA on Twitter @pcdatausa.

Pcdata USA
www.pcdatausa.com
Antonio Rodrigues
Senior Manager
sales@pcdatainc.com
732-991-5974