Digital Order Picking
Mispicks, time spent searching, paper lists: in manual picking, most errors are not caused by carelessness, but by unclear instructions. Pick-to-Light solves exactly that — using light signals directly at the shelf compartment that show every employee where to pick and how much, with no training required. In this article, we explain how the method works, the measurable benefits it brings, where its limitations lie, and what is important when implementing it.
What is Pick-to-Light? Pick-to-Light is a paperless picking method where light indicators on a storage or shelf compartment signal where an item should be picked from and in what quantity. The pick is confirmed by pressing a button and reported back to the ERP or warehouse management system in real time. In English, the method is known as Pick-to-Light — both terms refer to the same system.
