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Enhance picking accuracy with automation
Picking and replenishment are closely linked and any issues during the picking process
can have negative impacts on the ability to replenish effectively. Using automation wherever
possible can reduce order errors and help to eliminate future replenishment headaches.
Automation technologies such as sensors and robotics can enhance picking accuracy and
direct
replenishment activities
based on reliable signals, not guesswork.
Use collaborative robots to interleave picking and re-stocking within the same workflow
One innovation in picking automation,
collaborative mobile robots
, can solve many
replenishment challenges by interleaving picking and re-stocking activities in the same
workflow. These systems leverage AI to guide warehouse associates during picking and other
tasks, keeping associates on-task while automatically selecting the most efficient picking routes
and guiding associates through the picking process to reduce errors. By combining picking and
replenishment within the same workflow, the pickers‘ time is used as efficiently as possible.
Replenishment remains an important factor in differentiating warehouse operations as it sets the
pace for world-class efficiency and customer experience. Warehouse operators who make smart
use of tools and technologies to reduce errors and optimize processes are best-equipped to meet
— and exceed — customer expectations.
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