VOICE
technology
<< outlets. It is a ‘zone-routing in separate sections so that tasks verbally. With their hands delivered almost 100 per cent
system’ where order cartons are the system and organisation and eyes free at all times they picking accuracy; reduced
conveyed to the relevant picking can be geared differently to can pick the right products in training time for new staff and
zones where the products for optimise productivity. the right order and concentrate reduced staff turnover.
the order are located. Zones that on product handling.
do not have product required Mobile phones, MP3 players, Pickers can easily assume other
for the order are skipped. The curling irons and digital cameras The Voice terminals – supplied duties in other parts of the
division into picking zones allows are picked by Voice picking. by Vocollect – maintain wireless warehouse, such as picking
real-time contact with the Voice- pallets when there is less of a
“
In 2007 we entered into collaboration with Dematic
control system and Warehouse need for pickers in the zone
Management Software (WMS). route system. “Conversely, we
and conducted the first tests. In February 2008 we tested
The terminal reads out pick can also increase the number
the system together with our WMS and in May 2008 we
location and quantity instructions of pickers in the zone routing
to the picker, who confirms the system during peak periods
became fully operational. Since then we have continued to completed picking assignment such as at Christmas,”
optimise the system to improve its efficiency. The areas
by reading out the last three explained Lundby.
numbers of the product’s EAN
Dematic is responsible for work perfectly. They have been code. This ensures the right
Cost-efficient and reliable
extremely professional, delivered high quality and have
product is picked.
A small resident team of Dematic
been quick to respond to challenges as they have arisen.”
“The last detail is important engineers provides onsite expert
because many products are support to optimise system
– Daniel Lundby, Elgiganten.
valuable and in some cases will performance and provide
be dispatched directly to the maximum availability, ensuring
the warehouse to improve the Pickers wear a small belt- end customer,” said Thimour. that Elgiganten can always
speed, efficiency and respon - mounted voice terminal and Voice picking has improved deliver orders to customers
sive ness of order fulfilment. headset with microphone to both productivity by up to 35 per in a cost-efficient, reliable and
Fast and slow movers are picked receive directions and confirm cent over paper or RF picking; responsive manner. circlesolid
Corporate
Dematic Northern Europe
Dematic, with headquarters in Banbury, Oxfordshire is one Industrial markets served
of the world’s leading suppliers of automated logistics Dematic has a long history of creating logistics results for
solutions. As a systems integrator, the company delivers the grocery retail, retail general merchandise, apparel,
a full range of products and services as well as complete wholesale, direct and e-retail, food and beverage and
after-sales support and service. manufacturing industries.
Dematic Limited is part of Dematic Holding of Sàrl, Countries served
Luxembourg. Globally the company employs around Dematic’s commitment to product and solution R&D
3000 people and has a business volume of more than combined with manufacturing plants in the US, Europe,
700 million Euros. China and Australia ensures Dematic has the range
Profile
and capability to provide reliable, flexible, cost effective
A tremendous track record of success has led to the solutions globally.
development and implementation of more than 4000
world class integrated systems for a customer base Extensive presence in each market ensures expert design,
including some of the world's biggest companies. development and skilled implementation. Importantly, all
Dematic locations provide on call service and support to
Solutions offered ensure the performance of the materials handling system.
Dematic’s logistics systems and solutions range from
individual products and systems to complete turnkey
solutions. Dematic solutions include goods-to-picker
and paperless picking systems, including Voice picking,
mixed-case palletising systems, pallet transport, case
conveying and sortation, and pallet and case automatic
storage and retrieval systems. Website: www.dematic.co.uk
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