Pick-To-Light & Put-To-Light
Wynright's manufacturing company
Lighthouse Selection, LLC, is a leader in the design, development and
implementation of order selections systems. Lighthouse provides state-of-the-art,
computer-aided, paperless picking systems. CAPS™ Computer Assisted Picking
Systems, commonly called "pick-to-light" or "light-pick" systems substitute a network
of lighted display modules for a paper pick list. These systems can be integrated
seamlessly with various client's in-house order management systems or their third-party
provided warehouse automation system.
The
concept is simple. A set of lighted display modules are mounted on the face of the
flow rack, shelving unit, or alternative storage/pick structure, so that each pick
location has an associated display module. A pick indicator light directs the order
picker's attention to each pick bin where a pick is required. The digital display
indicates the number of units to be picked. The integrated push-button allows the
picker to report his actions to the system. (S)he can indicate if a particular item
was picked complete or incomplete and communicate the quantity which must be backordered.
The pick list can be eliminated. Both of the picker's hands are free. The time usually
required to read a pick list and search for items is now available to complete more
picks, and the benefits are even more far-reaching. The instant feedback from CAPS
Spectrum can drive a real-time inventory system and this information can be used
to automatically drive stock replenishment of the picking area as minimum stock
levels are reached. In most operations, the opportunity to produce an accurate packing
list or invoice, sorted by SKU number rather than sequence, at the time of shipment
would be considered an unattainable goal. CAPS Spectrum delivers all this and more.
CAPS
SPECTRUM OVERVIEW
The primary goal of CAPS Spectrum or any pick-to-light system is to turn the picking
operation into a high throughput order pipeline. The system virtually eliminates
paper in the warehouse and, as a result, substantially reduces picking errors. Order
pickers can achieve higher Unit per Hour ("UPH") productivity in CAPS Spectrum system
since their activity is limited to the well-directed, efficient, and dedicated task
of picking product. Once a person is trained to use the system, usually in less
than half an hour, individual picking productivity can be improved substantially
over that found in traditional paper based operations.
The CAPS Spectrum system is a full function, stand alone order picking processor. The system's primary functions are:
- Receive the order picking Demand from a host system
- Control order Release and Progression
- Report on order fulfillment Status changes to the Host
The CAPS Spectrum system can be interfaced directly to the client's Host computer, or can be connected to an intermediate system and other order processing systems.
Based on the material handling system in use and the client's warehouse and distribution organization, CAPS Spectrum can be configured to operate in several different modes to improve overall pick productivity. Once orders are launched, they will proceed through the picking are where they are tracked to completion.
Please contact us to learn more about what Wynright and pick-to-light can do to improve current operation.
