Visual picking system delivers a more efficient process and reduces costs
24th March 2011
Working with the manufacturer’s IT team, Rudolph and Hellmann Automotive’s project team have successfully implemented an ‘in situ’ visual display picking system.
The initial stages of the project involved thoroughly mapping the proposed process within the relevant areas of the operation. Then, the manufacturer’s IT team scoped the hardware and software requirements to compile a budget and a timescale for the implementation of the project.
The next stage of the project involved running the proposed picking process alongside the old process to identify any potential go-live issues. Although this essentially doubled a proportion of the workload, it was essential for the success of the project that warehouse pickers test the new screen pick process alongside the old-style printed picking sheets.
A ‘Poka-Yoke’ type error proofing analysis was carried out to ensure the process would be robust. This testing stage of the project was carried out for approximately three weeks, and any teething issues were de-bugged to make the new process completely water-tight.
The final implementation stage of the project involved a full cut-over to the new picking process with daily reviews at the end of each shift to communicate any issues and finalise the process.
Located within various areas of the parts sequencing, splitting and kitting areas of the sequencing centre, the new visual display picking system has significantly reduced the people, materials and resource previously required with the old paper based process.
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