Pick to Light Systems & Put to Light Systems
Pick-to-light systems and put-to light systems are comprised of lighted displays attached to the pick face of each SKU. The lighting configuration can be customized to the distribution center’s needs. These displays can be fixed to any type of racking or shelving system, whether it be existing or new build.
REB Storage Systems International is a material handling systems integrator that provides full project management of pick to light systems and put to light systems. Our services include design, permitting support, subcontractor management, procurement of materials, and installation.
Read below to learn more about REB’s pick to light systems and put to light systems.
How Pick to Light Systems & Put to Light Systems Work
Pick-to-Light
An example of how a pick-to light operation can work is it can have two different colored lights and a barcode. All lights in a row can be shown as red. Once the operator scans the order identifier in a zone, the lighted display for that item will turn from red to green, showing the operator where they need to go. Once there, they will scan the barcode on the pick face, and it will tell them how many of that item to pick.
Put-to-Light
One example of put-to-light would be a pick to tote operation. Once it’s picked to the totes, those totes are then brought to the put wall. The operator then scans the tote. The put wall then lights up for each cube that requires that product and displays the amount needed.
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REB’s Turnkey Services for Pick to Light and Put to Light Systems
REB provides full project management of your pick to light system and put to light system. A REB project manager will be your point of contact throughout the project. Our project managers prioritize communication and will make sure that all applicable parties have a firm understanding of timelines and progression of the project.
Read below to better understand our pick to light system and put to light system project management services.
Design Services
The first step in REB's design services is to speak with your REB account executive so that we thoroughly understand the scope of your project. If necessary, we’ll conduct an onsite assessment. We want to make sure we understand your goals and current pain points so that we provide you with a solution that is optimized to your operation.
During the design process, we’ll obtain information such as your SKU profiles, space restrictions, and picking processes. We’ll work with you to ensure that your pick to light and/or put to light system is set up to suit your requirements. For example, if you require your system to have a first-in, first-out or a last-in, first-out product flow.
Once all information is obtained, REB project designers will create a CADD drawing of your pick to light and/or put to light system that suits all space and picking process requirements.
Permitting Support
If necessary, we’ll evaluate if permitting for your pick to light and/or put to light system is required through our permitting support services. If permits are required, we’ll put together and submit all drawings and other documentation needed for permit approval. This often includes a high pile storage report.
Subcontractor Management
Once your pick to light and/or put to light system design is finalized, your REB project manager will secure all suppliers and subcontractors. We’ll manage their involvement through the project. This includes freight and installation.
Our project management services prioritize communication and will make sure that all applicable parties have a firm understanding of timelines and progression of the project.
System Installation
REB Storage Systems has more than 60 years of professional experience installing material handling systems in warehouses nationwide. We’ll ensure that your operation’s pick to light and/or put to light system is safely installed and compliant with MHI & OSHA standards while it optimizes your storage space and improves efficiency.
Is a Pick-to-Light or Put-to-Light System Right For Your Operation?
If you’re looking to give your order pickers clearer instruction and expedite the order fulfillment process, this may be a good option. Ideal applications for pick-to-light and put-to-light include:
High density, high speed picking: operations that have high-density, high-speed picking applications requiring 300-500 lines per man-hour pick rates are typically ideal.
Distribution centers that have a team-based approach to order fulfillment: such as zone picking operations.
Distribution centers that fluctuate the number of workers needed based on seasons: this is because less training is required for an employee to be able to pick properly.
Pick across zones to a central location: this is especially ideal for put-to-light systems. Pickers bring items to the central location, where a put wall will be located. An employee will then scan each item. The put wall will then indicate to the employee which order fulfillment location to place it in.
Advantages of Pick-to-Light and Put-to-Light Systems
Pick-to-light and put-to-light have a relatively low hardware and install cost compared to other automation options, especially when you consider some of the other advantages:
- Reduction in picking and placing errors: it’s been shown to provide up to 99.6% picking and placing accuracy.
- Reduced labor costs: these systems allow more productivity per operator.
- Low hardware and install cost for automation: these can be installed right to the pick face via a plastic channel tek screwed.
- Shortened order fulfillment cycle times.
- Reduced training time for new employees.
Your Next Step for a Pick-to-Light or Put-to-Light System
Whether your next step is to gather more information or request a quote, consider REB Storage Systems.
REB is highly knowledgeable and experienced in designing, project managing, and installing automation and racking solutions. We will make sure your system is the best fit for your SKU profiles and space. We work with you to provide a turnkey system. From design, product procurement, subcontractor management, install, and permitting support, REB handles it all for you.
REB is a highly experienced systems integrator, in business since 1962. REB has 17 in-house project managers and project designers, all highly experienced in the material handling industry. These people know this industry inside and out.
We’d appreciate the opportunity to help you further, whether that be more information or a quote. Fill in the contact form on this page or call us at (800) 252-5955 to get in touch with a REB representative.