E-check-to-light

E-check-to-light

The e-check-to-light system is a pivotal innovation in warehouse management, merging order picking with electronic checking. This method boosts both efficiency and accuracy in handling high volumes of orders, even with a small variety of SKUs, making it a vital tool in modern automated warehouse operations.

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Understanding the e-check-to-light system in warehouse and supply chain management

Understanding the e-check-to-light system in warehouse and supply chain management

The e-check-to-light system is a revolutionary component in warehouse management systems (WMS), which is particularly effective for businesses with fewer SKUs but high order volumes.

  • Ideal for specific business models: Best suited for clients with less than 30 SKUs and over 200 daily orders, combining picking and electronic checking into one fluid process.
  • Enhanced productivity: Merges picking and e-checking, significantly boosting productivity and allowing processing of up to 250 order lines per hour per worker.
  • Reduced order processing time: Orders are processed immediately after picking, significantly shortening turnaround times.
  • Efficient storage solution: Optimises storage by keeping a portion of each SKU in both the flow rack and bulk storage.

This innovative approach simplifies warehouse operations and aligns seamlessly with evolving supply chain management strategies.

Understanding the e-check-to-light system in warehouse and supply chain management
The role of e-check-to-light in automating warehouse order picking systems
The role of e-check-to-light in automating warehouse order picking systems

The role of e-check-to-light in automating warehouse order picking systems

The e-check-to-light system revolutionises warehouse order picking, automating it with enhanced precision and efficiency.

  • Streamlined order initiation: Orders are picked directly into a carrier, highlighted by a lit lamp, differing from the traditional pick-to-light approach.
  • Interactive picking process: Workers scan the carrier and follow lit lamps in the flow rack to pick items, ensuring accuracy.
  • Error prevention mechanism: The system halts if a wrong scan occurs, maintaining high reliability.
  • Automatic order processing: Once all items are scanned, a shipping label is printed, and the next order is immediately initiated.

This system significantly automates warehouse order picking, improving speed and accuracy and setting a new standard in warehouse automation technology.

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"Monta is a flexible and fast partner" – iBood

"Flexibility and speed are our top priorities. When we first got in touch with Monta, we quickly felt that a partnership with them might align very well with our approach to business. And indeed, it did.

From the outset, Monta demonstrated an understanding of our dynamic needs. Their solutions were not only tailored to our specifications but also implemented with the speed and efficiency that we value. Monta’s ability to adapt and respond quickly to changes has been instrumental in keeping our operations agile and customer-centric. Their commitment to delivering timely and effective solutions has proven that we made the right choice in this partnership."

Rogier van Egmond – COO, iBood

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Comparing e-check-to-light with traditional order picking systems
Comparing e-check-to-light with traditional order picking systems

Comparing e-check-to-light with traditional order picking systems

Although it's most effective for specific business scenarios, the e-check-to-light system introduces significant improvements over traditional order-picking methods.

  • Selective efficiency: Although e-check-to-light excels in environments with less than 30 SKUs and over 200 orders per day, traditional methods like manual or zone picking might be better for different settings.
  • Integrated accuracy: This system outperforms pick-to-light by combining picking and verification, offering higher accuracy for busy warehouses.
  • Advanced technology: It goes beyond voice picking and barcode scanning, providing interactive and error-preventive features.
  • Specialised complexity management: Compared to batch picking, e-check-to-light is more suited for complex orders. However, its efficiency is maximised in warehouses with the above SKU and order volume criteria.

In summary, while e-check-to-light offers significant advantages over traditional systems like manual, zone, batch picking, pick-to-light, voice picking and barcode scanning, it is particularly beneficial for warehouses with specific SKU and order volume configurations.

Optimising warehouse management system (WMS) with e-check-to-light

Optimising warehouse management system (WMS) with e-check-to-light

Implementing e-check-to-light in various types of warehouses can significantly enhance picking accuracy and efficiency.

  • Tailored implementation: Adapt e-check-to-light to suit different warehouse layouts, ensuring optimal functionality in each unique environment.
  • Integration with existing systems: Seamlessly integrate with MontaWMS for a smooth transition to this advanced picking method.
  • Training for efficiency: Provide comprehensive training to warehouse workers, ensuring they fully leverage the system's capabilities.
  • Continuous monitoring and optimisation: Regularly analyse performance data to identify areas for further improvement and efficiency gains.

With these strategies, e-check-to-light becomes a versatile tool, capable of elevating order-picking accuracy and efficiency across various warehouse types and operational scales.

Optimising warehouse management system (WMS) with e-check-to-light
E-check-to-light's impact on MontaWMS and supply chain management
E-check-to-light's impact on MontaWMS and supply chain management

E-check-to-light's impact on MontaWMS and supply chain management

Integrating MontaWMS's e-check-to-light system within warehouse management systems (WMS) represents a pivotal shift in supply chain management.

  • Enhanced compatibility with MontaWMS: The system seamlessly integrates with MontaWMS, bolstering warehouse operations.
  • Improved data management: Offers accurate data essential for inventory management, a key component of MontaWMS.
  • Increased operational efficiency: Streamlines processes within MontaWMS, minimising manual errors and enhancing productivity.
  • Optimising supply chain dynamics: The system's effect on order-picking efficiency positively influences the supply chain, aligning with MontaWMS's objectives.

This innovative system not only elevates order picking but also significantly enhances the capabilities and operational efficiency of MontaWMS, leading to a more optimised supply chain.

Balr MontaWMS

"With MontaWMS, you're bringing the Rolls Royce home" – Verf.nl

"With MontaWMS, you're not just adopting a warehouse management system; you're bringing the Rolls Royce of WMS systems into your operations. It's a comprehensive and sophisticated solution that caters to every warehouse, regardless of size or complexity. MontaWMS stands out for its ability to streamline and enhance logistics, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in order management. It's no wonder that more than 1,500 online stores trust MontaWMS as their go-to solution. Its robust functionality and seamless integration capabilities make it a powerful tool that transforms warehouse management into a smooth and hassle-free experience."

Rogier Goed – Partner, Verf.nl

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Future of automated warehouse systems: Warehouse automation technology beyond e-check-to-light
Future of automated warehouse systems: Warehouse automation technology beyond e-check-to-light

Future of automated warehouse systems: Warehouse automation technology beyond e-check-to-light

The landscape of automated warehouse systems is rapidly evolving, with technologies like e-check-to-light paving the way for future innovations.

  • Advancements in AI and machine learning: Expect more intelligent systems that can predict and adapt to warehouse needs in real-time.
  • Integration of IoT devices: Enhanced connectivity across warehouse operations for greater efficiency and accuracy.
  • Robotic automation: Further incorporation of robotics for tasks beyond picking, optimising the entire supply chain.
  • Sustainable and scalable solutions: Developing eco-friendly and scalable technologies to meet growing demands.

The future of warehouse automation, built on systems like e-check-to-light, promises greater efficiency, adaptability and sustainability, revolutionising warehouse operations.

Embracing automation for all types of warehouse: Automate your warehouse, improve picking accuracy

Embracing automation for all types of warehouse: Automate your warehouse, improve picking accuracy

Selecting the right system for your warehouse is essential to fully leverage the potential of automation technologies like e-check-to-light.

  • Experience a tailored approach: Schedule a free warehouse check with MontaWMS to explore customised, efficient solutions.
  • See the difference yourself: Discover why MontaWMS customers are consistently satisfied – request a no-obligation demo.
  • Take the first step: Ready to transform your warehouse? Contact us for a personal consultation or request a free demo today and join the ranks of those moving forward with MontaWMS.

By taking action now, you can begin the journey towards a more efficient, automated warehouse environment with the expertise and support of MontaWMS.

Embracing automation for all types of warehouse: Automate your warehouse, improve picking accuracy

Frequently asked questions about e-check-to-light

What is an e-check-to-light?

E-check-to-light, a system offered by MontaWMS, is an advanced warehouse order-picking method that integrates the tasks of picking and electronic checking. It enhances efficiency and accuracy in warehouse operations, particularly for businesses with high order volumes and a limited range of SKUs. By allowing workers to pick and verify items simultaneously, MontaWMS's e-check-to-light system streamlines the order fulfilment process, reducing time and potential errors that can occur when these tasks are performed separately. This innovative approach marks a notable advancement in warehouse automation technology.

What is the pack-to-light method?

The pack-to-light method is a warehouse sorting system where lights guide operators in distributing products to the correct destinations. When a product case arrives at the packing area, operators scan it, triggering lights to indicate the appropriate store cartons and quantities for each item. This system streamlines the packing process, ensuring quick, accurate sorting and distribution, and is particularly effective in environments with a high volume of diverse orders. It's a method that aligns with the efficiency and accuracy goals of advanced warehouse management systems like those offered by MontaWMS.

What is the pick-to-light method?

The pick-to-light method, utilised in solutions like those offered by MontaWMS, is a streamlined warehouse order-picking technology. It employs lights and LEDs to direct pickers to the exact locations of items in an order. As pickers process orders, specific storage locations light up, guiding them to the right products. The action is confirmed once the items are picked, usually by pressing a button. This method, integral to MontaWMS's advanced warehouse management solutions, enhances picking speed, accuracy and overall efficiency, significantly reducing errors in the order fulfilment process.

What is the put-to-light method?

The put-to-light method is a warehouse sorting system designed to optimise item distribution to designated locations. Similar to pick-to-light, this method uses lights and LEDs to indicate where things should be placed. When an item is scanned, lights at specific areas illuminate, guiding workers to where these items must be put. This system is highly efficient for sorting and consolidating products from multiple inbound sources into specific orders or destinations, and it is instrumental in environments with a high volume of assorted items, enhancing accuracy and speed in warehouse operations.