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The high cost of manual warehouse processes
In the transportation and logistics industry, many warehouses still rely on paper-based lists or handheld scanners for picking and packing. This approach inherently slows down workers, who must constantly stop juggling a device or consulting a list. The process is not only inefficient but also prone to human error, as manual data entry or checking items off a list can easily lead to incorrect picks.
These manual methods create significant operational bottlenecks and financial strain. Picking errors result in costly returns, customer dissatisfaction, and lost revenue. Furthermore, with their hands and eyes focused on devices, workers are less aware of their surroundings, increasing the risk of accidents with forklifts or other personnel. Handling packages with one hand also elevates the risk of drops and ergonomic injuries.
The hands-free picking and packing solution
Zebra's solution combines wearable hardware and intelligent software to transform manual workflows into a dynamic, digital process. By enabling hands-free, voice-directed picking, this approach delivers increased picking speed and productivity and a significant reduction in picking and packing errors, directly addressing the core challenges of inefficiency and inaccuracy.
Potential benefits
By replacing outdated manual methods with an integrated, hands-free solution, businesses can move beyond operational challenges to achieve tangible, measurable improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and worker well-being.
Increased
picking speed and productivity which streamlines order fulfillment
Reduction
in picking and packing errors, leading to fewer returns and higher customer satisfaction
Improved
worker safety and ergonomics by allowing hands-free movement and greater environmental awareness
Real-time
inventory visibility and order status tracking for more accurate and dynamic warehouse management
How the solution works
Digitize task lists and deliver orders
The workflow begins when Workcloud Sync's "To-dos" feature delivers picking orders directly to an employee as a digital task list on their wearable device. This software enables voice-based confirmation of tasks, allowing the system to be updated instantly and automatically present the next pick without any manual intervention, transforming a manual process into a seamless digital one.
Enable hands-free, voice-first interaction
Associates use the WS301 wearable computer to access their digital task list and interact with the system. Worn on the wrist, the WS301’s integrated microphones and speaker are designed for a "voice-first interface," allowing users to speak naturally to confirm tasks and get new assignments, keeping their hands completely free to handle items safely and efficiently.
Achieve a higher level of efficiency
This solution delivers a clear return on investment by optimizing workflows, reducing costly errors, and creating a safer, more efficient work environment. It represents a strategic investment in operational excellence and future growth.
Note:
Use case figures and savings estimates are illustrative only and may be derived from customer data, projections, or controlled testing. They do not represent guaranteed results, and actual outcomes will vary by application; customers should consult a Zebra sales representative to evaluate their specific environment.
