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Today's picking systems.(Tech Spotlight)

By Kempfer, Lisa M.
Publication: Material Handling Management
Date: Friday, July 1 2005

Everyone knows accurate order picking saves money and keeps customers satisfied. More companies are starting to use paperless picking technologies like pick-to-view, pick-to-light, put-to-light and voice picking to increase their pickers' efficiency and accuracy. Most companies using these systems say their greatest return on investment comes from fewer returns due to more accurate picking.

Paperless picking systems combine interactive technologies, including computer-driven displays, radio-frequency technology, scanners, and integrated software. Orders are communicated

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