Pick-by-Light
... is a process whereby the removal of parts is controlled by light signals. By this method, the error rate compared to a document-guided removal can be significantly reduced. At the same time, the picking speed is increased, since the removal compartments are easily detected even from a greater distance. This means that even low-qualified employees can be meaningfully integrated into a high-quality order picking process.
Variant: Order of component removal is relevant
- Assembly order is started
- A light signal indicates which component is needed first from which shelf compartment
- Different quantities are displayed either in different colors or via a graphical display
- The component is being picked
- The removal is confirmed on the shelf compartment via the touch sensor
- The component will be assembled or packed
- Meanwhile, the light signal for the next required component lights up on the shelf
- This one is picked, etc.
- The order has been processed by confirmation of delivery of the last component
Variant: Order of component removal is irrelevant
- Assembly order is started
- Light signals indicate which components are required from which shelf compartments
- Different quantities are displayed either in different colors or via a graphical display
- The removal can be done for all components in a single shelf run
- Confirmation of the removal takes place either via the touch sensors on the shelf or centrally for all components at the assembly or picking station
- This completes the order
