Our smart picking carts are low-cost, high efficiency order fulfillment solutions, supporting batch or cluster picks of multiple orders simultaneously. Carts dramatically increase picking speed while improving worker efficiency and ergonomics by reducing the number of trips through the warehouse.
Picking Carts
Mobile, wireless pick-to-light system
Pick-to-light cart systems are flexible, robust and easy to maintain. Easily integrated into your host system, you will quickly see improvements in throughput and cycle times.
Lights
Light devices on each cart indicate the required SKU’s storage location within the warehouse. The picker guides the cart to the first item location and scans its barcode, then route those picks to a single location to fulfill those orders. This prompts specific light modules on the cart to illuminate, displaying the number of units to be picked. Picked units are placed into their corresponding totes Our interchangeable light devices feature “extended function” modes that present operators with more information while they’re traveling throughout the warehouse.
Cart
Easy to learn and use, multi-shelf “smart carts” automate picking for fulfillment of multiple orders at the same time, following the shortest route through the warehouse. The operator scans the product bar code which illuminates lights on the cart indicating the tote or shipping container to receive the product. (Optionally, product location labels or other additional quality control scans are available). Operators scan and sort products to the correct orders in the correct quantities.
Integration
Lightning Pick software interfaces with the distribution center’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) and/or Warehouse Control System (WCS). It integrates with any WMS or WCS using almost any communication method: REST, sockets, etc., with JSON, XML or other. Lightning Pick can send real-time pick and order information in a variety of methods to any WMS or WCS.
Software
Lightning Pick’s LP Dashboard offers manager-level insights into daily productivity across the facility or at individual picker levels. The walk sequence is based on optimized fixed location sequencing or WMS specification within the orders. Lightning Pick carts support multiple methods of order batching, from individual order/carton assignment on the cart itself, to WMS batching and request methods.
Connectivity & Power
Our carts are mobile solutions that support a variety of Wi-Fi connections with fast, reliable roaming. For scanners, Lightning Pick offers native support for fast, secure Bluetooth 5 mobile connectivity, or tethered USB scanners. Batteries and scanners can be changed quickly without downtime. Hot-swappable, high-performance and lightweight Milwaukee™ M18 lithium batteries make for a trustworthy power system and easy maintenance (batteries can be procured at any hardware retailer).
Customization
Lightning Pick's batch picking technology can be applied to virtually any type or style of picking cart. Lightning Pick can support carton label printing at the cart or on wireless network printers. A printer add-on allows pickers to print order and manifesting documents, shipping labels and other required materials, making the cart an effective mobile pick/pack workstation.
Applications
- Cluster or batch picking operations
- E-commerce order fulfillment
- Third party logistics DCs
- Facilities with large SKU bases
- Facilities without conveyor or AS/RS
- Fulfillment operations without clear high-, medium- or low-velocity SKU profiles
Smart Cart Benefits
Enhanced Efficiency
Boost picking speed by 40 to 200% and reduce travel time by up to 70%, transforming your throughput and cycle times.
Intuitive Technology
Wireless, mobile pick-to-light lets workers pick to multiple totes on a single cart, streamlining complex workflows.
Cost-Effective Automation
Ideal for warehouses with large SKU counts, carts offer a scalable, economical alternative to fixed pick-to-light or AS/RS.
Future-Ready Design
Carts are compatible with AGVs, AMRs and conveyor-integrated sleds, so your investment is prepared for tomorrow's technology.
Customized For Your Needs
System design accounts for your unique product and order dimensions.
Safety
We prioritize safety and ergonomics so carts are comfortable and safe for daily use.
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