Issue 12 of Picking Perfection Newsletter Will Address Pick Cart Effectiveness
The twelfth issue of “Picking Perfection” (a weekly e-newsletter) to be released October 27, 2014 will report on how minimizing travel time between picking locations can greatly improve productivity. To achieve this increase in efficiency, companies must develop processes to regularly... - October 24, 2014
Picking Perfection News Magazine Examined Picking for e-Commerce Customer Industry
The current issue of Picking Perfection, discussed traditional pick, pack, and ship methodologies. These methodologies were not developed with the e-commerce customer in mind. Today's e-commerce customers do not order in masses, rather in small quantities and are very demanding. They want their... - October 18, 2014
Issue 11 of Picking Perfection Newsletter Will Address Pick Cart Effectiveness
Issue 11 of Picking Perfection Newsletter Will Address Pick Cart Effectiveness - October 17, 2014
Picking Perfection News Magazine Explored Increasing Productivity in Grocery Distribution
The current issue of Picking Perfection, a weekly e-newsletter publication, discussed grocery distribution. Grocery distribution is about responsive replenishment and maintaining stock levels in stores. Traditional case picking methods are still very common, but there are solutions available that... - October 11, 2014
Issue 10 of Picking Perfection Newsletter Will Address Improved Order Accuracy
The tenth issue of Picking Perfection, a weekly e-newsletter publication to be released October 13, 2014, will report that improved order accuracy is best practice for business-to-consumer companies to minimize shipping costs. Scalable e-commerce fulfillment solutions are designed to optimize labor... - October 10, 2014
Picking Perfection News Magazine Explored Lean Pick to Light Solutions
The current issue of Picking Perfection, a weekly newsletter publication, discussed one of the complaints of standard Pick-to-light (PTL) installations. It is rare, but there are PTL solutions that are "click & go" and can be installed in nearly every environment with minimal... - October 09, 2014
Picking Perfection News Magazine Explored Warehouse Order Fulfillment Sectors
The current issue of Picking Perfection, a weekly e-news, discussed warehouse order fulfillment sectors which most benefit from Pick to light (PTL) solutions. These sectors include eCommerce and mail-order, apparel and footwear, automotive aftermarket parts, food, beverage, and grocery,... - October 03, 2014
Issue 9 of Picking Perfection Newsletter Will Address Best Pick to Light Options
The ninth issue of “Picking Perfection” (a weekly e-newsletter) to be released October 6, 2014 reports that one of the complaints of standard Pick-to-light (PTL) installations is operational impact. It is rare, but there are PTL solutions that are "click & go" and can be... - October 02, 2014
Picking Perfection News Magazine Explored Simple Productivity Improvements
The current issue of Picking Perfection explored the big advantages to Pick to light (PTL) and pick carts. Research demonstrated as much as 60% of the order picker's time is walking. The more orders picked in the same walk sequence, the less time walking the order picker will do. Picking more than... - October 01, 2014
Picking Perfection News Magazine Explored Technological Productivity Improvements
Picking Perfection News Magazine Explored Technological Productivity Improvements - September 27, 2014
Issue 8 of Picking Perfection Newsletter Will Address Increasing Productivity with Picking
The eighth issue of “Picking Perfection” (a weekly e-newsletter) to be released September 29, 2014 will address increasing productivity when picking more than one order at a time. In batch order picking, multiple orders are grouped into small batches. An order picker will pick all... - September 25, 2014
Picking Perfection News Magazine Addressed Pick Cart Effectiveness
In the current issue of Picking Perfection, the weekly newsletter discussed how distribution centers (DCs) have tested pick carts and after three months of testing 10 carts; the overall results were impressive. Picking productivity increased 36%. The error-free rate was reduced from 97.5% to 99.5%. - September 24, 2014
Picking Perfection News Newsletter Discussed Picking Considerations for Warehouses
In the current issue of Picking Perfection, a weekly e-news publication by Pcdata USA, universal considerations for warehouse order picking application were discussed. Fast-moving products, which spend the least amount of time in the warehouse, should be located closest to the shipping area for... - September 20, 2014
Issue 7 of Picking Perfection Newsletter Will Address Pick Cart Effectiveness
The seventh issue of “Picking Perfection” (a weekly e-newsletter) to be released September 22, 2014 reports the results of pick cart’s effectiveness in Distributed Centers (DCs). After three months of testing ten carts, the overall results were impressive. Picking productivity... - September 19, 2014
Picking Perfection News Magazine Explored Simple Productivity Improvements
In the current issue of Picking Perfection, a weekly e-news publication by Pcdata USA, productivity, simple procedural improvements are highlighted. When companies want to improve productivity, simple procedural improvements often can be faster, cheaper, and more effective than a big technology... - September 18, 2014
Picking Perfection News Magazine Discusses Picking Design in Warehouse
In the current issue of Picking Perfection, a weekly e-news publication by Pcdata USA, designing an order picking operation is discussed. The design must include improved productivity, reduced cycle time, and increased accuracy. These objectives often conflict with one another because productivity... - September 13, 2014
Issue 6 of Picking Perfection Newsletter Addresses Simple Solution to Increased Productivity
The sixth issue of “Picking Perfection” (a weekly e-newsletter) to be released September 15, 2014 suggests that in the average warehouse or distribution center (DC), order picking can consume as much as two-thirds of the facility's operating cost and time. When companies want to improve... - September 12, 2014
Picking Perfection News Magazine Explores Best Picking Practice
In the current issue of Picking Perfection, a weekly e-news publication by Pcdata USA, order picking methodologies and the level of difficulty in choosing the best method for a distribution center (DC) operation is explored. The product being handled, total number of transactions, total number of... - September 11, 2014
PickCart by Pcdata USA Features Easy Installation and Rapid ROI
PickCart is Pcdata USA’s new innovative multi-order picking solution which rapidly reduces order assembly time in a high SKU count, low volume warehouse operations. Designed to maximize efficiency during the picking process, the PickCart is mounted with the latest route optimization software,... - June 29, 2014
Pcdata USA Pick to Light Solution Reduced Errors in Six Months at 3PL
Pcdata USA set up a pick-to-light system for TopPak Fulfillment Services, a third party logics company, which had a picking area in which only 60 articles were held. These articles represented a massive 75 percent of the total daily order lines of only 66 feet in length for fast movers. With PCdata... - June 28, 2014
Pcdata USA Distrib Put to Light Maximizes Accuracy for Bakeries
The Distrib Put to Light is Pcdata's paperless dispatch system specifically developed for wholesale bakeries. Distrib Put to Light replaces traditional paper-based shipping systems maximizing accuracy, increasing efficiency with a Return on Investment (ROI) shorter than 12 months for most companies. - June 27, 2014
Keller Kitchen and Pcdata Pick-to-Light Prove Perfect Design
Keller Kitchen, manufacturers of quality kitchens for business and consumer markets, needed a faster and more efficient picking process as well as delivery reliability had to increase. Additionally, the stock differences had to be reduced further and a new system was needed to increase the flexible... - June 25, 2014
Miller Ingenuity Demonstrates Video of Pcdata Pick to Light System Effectiveness
Based in Winona, MN, Miller Ingenuity selected Pcdata USA’s PickStar solution because of simplicity. Antonio Rodrigues, Senior Manager with Pcdata USA noted, “The issues faced by Miller Ingenuity are common and the Pcdata PickStar design is simple and translates directly into speed in... - June 22, 2014
Pcdata USA Featured in Baking Business Magazine
Pcdata USA, a global logistics systems leader for supply chain automation, is featured in the current issue of Baking Business.com, a Sosland Publication. The article, entitled, “Counting the Costs,” by Charlotte Atchley, described how some in the baking industry have resisted... - June 16, 2014
Pcdata USA Predicts Huge North American Growth in Q3 and Q4 2014
Pcdata USA predicts significant growth in North America. The success in Europe is spreading quickly to the North American warehouses and distribution centers. ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. - June 15, 2014
Fast Moving Products Drive North American Pick to Light Sales Reports Pcdata USA
Pick-to-Light (PTL) turned out to be the optimal solution of Ici Paris XL for the fast moving element of the operation. Two picking ‘streets’ with twelve pick zones each are centrally located within the distribution center, connected to each other by a central motorized conveyor system. - June 12, 2014
Berlys Chooses Pick to Light by Pcdata in Demanding Environment
Berlys asked Pcdata to collaborate in a project to improve order preparation for frozen products. Temperatures of -28°C were one of the big challenges to automating the operation. Pcdata’s hardware for freezer environments is installed to withstand the operating temperatures. The large,... - June 10, 2014
Pcdata Distrib Augmented Reality Improves Product Picking Efficiency
Pcdata is experimenting with a new twist on its suite of warehouse order picking; picking using Augmented Reality (AR). The Distrib AR solution should reduce investments in IT infrastructure to an absolute minimum, while all benefits of implementing the Distrib paperless order picking solution,... - May 31, 2014
Keller Kitchen and Pick-to-Light Pcdata Proved a Perfect Design
Keller Kitchen, manufacturers of quality kitchens for business and consumer markets, needed a faster and more efficient picking process as well as delivery reliability had to increase. Additionally, the stock differences had to be reduced further and a new system needed to increase flexible... - May 25, 2014
Pcdata USA Pick to Light Ensures Effective Poka-Yoke Device Eliminating Wasted Touches
Pick to Light solution can be part of a lean manufacturing initiative providing continuous improvement by reducing errors and defects in parts and components handling processes. The light-directed methodology is an effective poka-yoke (error proofing) device ensuring that operators select the... - May 17, 2014
Pcdata Pick to Light System Effectiveness Demonstrated at Miller Ingenuity
Miller Ingenuity, Based in Winona, MN, selected Pcdata USA’s PickStar solution because of simplicity. Randy Skarlupka, Vice President of Operations and Ryan Diepenbrock, Operator Specialist for Miller Ingenuity demonstrated the ease of the Pcdata USA pick to light system on a video. Skarlupka... - May 13, 2014
Miller Ingenuity Demonstrates Video of Pcdata Pick to Light System Effectiveness
Based in Winona, MN, Miller Ingenuity selected Pcdata USA’s PickStar solution because of simplicity. Antonio Rodrigues, Senior Manager with Pcdata USA noted, “The issues faced by Miller Ingenuity are common and the Pcdata PickStar design is simple and translates directly into speed in... - May 02, 2014
Pcdata USA Picking Leader Announces Open House Invitation to Visit Headquarters
Pcdata USA, a global logistics systems leader for supply chain automation, is offering an Open House from 9.00 AM—4.00 PM to manufacturers, distributors, and business leaders. The event is May 1, 2014 at Pcdata USA Headquarters: 99 Rainbow Road, East Granby, CT. The three powerful Pick to... - May 01, 2014
Greg Brown President at WW Cannon Interviewed on Manufacturing Revival Radio Sponsored by Pcdata USA
Pcdata USA sponsored Manufacturing Revival Radio, a weekly podcast about the resurgence of American manufacturing, interviewed special guest Greg Brown President at W.W. Cannon, Inc. Todd Schnick and Todd Youngblood hosts of the radio program interviewed the material handling leader. Pcdata USA... - April 29, 2014
David Tennant President Winward Consulting Group Interviewed on Manufacturing Revival Radio Sponsored by Pcdata USA
Pcdata USA sponsored Manufacturing Revival Radio, a weekly podcast about the resurgence of American manufacturing, interviewed special guest David Tennant President Winward Consulting Group. Todd Schnick and Todd Youngblood hosts of the radio program interviewed the material handling leader. Pcdata... - April 28, 2014
Steve Simmerman Senior Vice President at TZA Interviewed on Manufacturing Revival Radio Sponsored by Pcdata USA
Pcdata USA sponsored Manufacturing Revival Radio, a weekly podcast about the resurgence of American manufacturing, interviewed special guest Steve Simmerman, TZA’s Senior Vice President of Business Development. Todd Schnick and Todd Youngblood hosts of the radio program interviewed the... - April 23, 2014
Tim Floyd of Trilogiq USA Was a Guest on Pcdata USA Sponsored Manufacturing Revival Radio
Pcdata USA sponsored Manufacturing Revival Radio, a weekly podcast about the resurgence of American manufacturing, interviewed special guest Tim Floyd National Sales Director Material Handling Specialist for Trilogiq USA. Todd Schnick and Todd Youngblood hosts of the radio program interviewed the... - April 21, 2014
Berlys Deploys Pcdata Pick to Light in Demanding Environment
Berlys Deploys Pcdata Pick to Light in Demanding Environment - April 09, 2014
Pcdata USA Pick to Light Solutions Proves Ideal in North American Market
Wir Packen’s chose Pcdata Pick to Light for their new distribution center. The German company Wir Packen’s, part of the Cleaver Group founded in 1990, specializes in the delivery of custom-made solutions for numerous companies amongst the most diverse in the industry. The company... - April 08, 2014
Supply and Demand Chain Executive Magazine Named Antonio Rodrigues of Pcdata USA 2014 Pros to Know Award Winner
One of the highlights of MODEX last month was Pros to Know Award winner Antonio Rodrigues, US Director of Sales for Pcdata USA, a global logistics systems leader for supply chain automation. Rodrigues was named one of the Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s “Pros to... - April 05, 2014
Pcdata USA Received Media Attention with PickStar PickCart and Distrib XE at MODEX
Pcdata USA, a global logistics systems leader for supply chain automation, exhibited at MODEX 2014 last month and showcased the latest products such as PickStar (easy, flexible and affordable Pick to Light system), PickCart (multi-order picking cart) and the Distrib XE (the Out-of-Box, quick set-up... - April 04, 2014
Pcdata USA Route Optimization Pick Cart Profiled in Modern Materials Handling
Pcdata USA, a global logistics systems leader for supply chain automation, was featured in the current issue of Modern Materials Handling. The innovative PickCart is equipped with route optimization software. Antonio Rodrigues, North American sales manager for Pcdata USA’s pick control... - March 31, 2014