Pick by Light is a process in which the picking of parts is guided by light signals. This process can significantly reduce the error rate compared to document-guided picking. At the same time, the picking speed is increased as the picking compartments are easily recognized from a greater distance. This means that even low-skilled employees can be meaningfully involved in a high-quality picking process.

Variant: Sequence is relevant

• ⦿ Picking order is started.
• ⦿ A light signal indicates which component is required first from which shelf compartment
• ⦿ Different quantities are indicated either by different colors or via a graphic display
• ⦿ The item is taken from the shelf compartment.
• ⦿ Picking is confirmed on the shelf compartment via the touch sensor
• ⦿ The component is assembled or packaged
• ⦿ In the meantime, the light signal for the next required component lights up on the shelf
• ⦿ This one is being picked etc.
• ⦿ The order is completed when the last component is confirmed for removal

Variant: Sequence of component removal is irrelevant

• ⦿ Picking order is started.
• ⦿ Light signals indicate which items are required from which shelf compartments
• ⦿ Different quantities are indicated either by different colors or via a graphic display
• ⦿ All components can be removed in a single walking cycle
• ⦿ Removal is confirmed either via the touch sensors on the shelf or centrally for all components at the assembly or picking station
• ⦿ The order is then processed