Put to Light Systems Effective Automated Sortation Method in Warehouses

Feb. 18, 2015 - PRLog -- Put-to-light systems are an effective automated sortation method to break larger quantities of product into individual customer orders, using light devices to direct operators to ‘put’ items. Sometimes the Put-to-light approach is referred to as ‘scan and sort.’ Merchandise that is typically batch picked beforehand is brought to a put station. Operators scan bar codes on individual pieces of merchandise, then lights turn on at any individual customer orders requiring that product.

Often Put-to-light is frequently combined with computer monitor/LCD Displays, RF, Voice and/or other technologies on carts to enhance the accuracy of batch picking processes. One of these complementary technologies guides operators to the right product locations in a warehouse. Then an RF scan is used to confirm the correct shelf location and/or product is selected, lights on the cart guide necessary ‘puts’ to totes. These automated carts are often referred to as mobile Put to light stations. Bakeries have utilized these technologies for years.

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