OCR’s Voice Picking system is one of the
foremost solutions for the implementation of a
voice-directed warehouse management system. With a
variety of functionality options, OCR can offer those
interested in adding voice functionality to their
existing WMS a simple, quick, and cheap way to do so.
Though the majority of customers use the system for
standard order picking by the customer, the system is
capable of doing pick by line (otherwise known as pick to
zero), stock checking, replenishment, cross docking,
goods in as well as many other tasks which require stock
movement.
OCR’s Voice Picking Solution not only allows for
the incorporation of voice into a multitude of tasks, but
also provides additional functionalities for more
specific tasks and management. This includes real time
reporting of shortages to trigger replenishment, multiple
order picking, as well as real time monitoring of voice
operators and tasks. All of this adds to the
functionality of the customers WMS and increases
organization and efficiency.
OCR's Voice Picking is based on the Vocollect voice
system. Vocollect is the world's leading solution for
voice-directed applications and is already employed by
the majority of North American retail organizations.
Vocollect has developed a large following in the USA and
is used by many leading businesses in the USA, including
Harvard Drug Group LLC, Giant Eagle, Sport Chalet, and
Pep Boys.
OCR is capable of providing a wide range of choices
regarding voice-directed operation solutions. This
includes the option of setting up direct interfaces to
all major WMS solutions, such as Manhattan, SAP, Infor,
RedPrairie, Highjump and Aquitec. Additionally, the
option to voice-enable any warehouse management system
(WMS) using Vocollect’s Voicelink or OCR’s
own middleware applications is available. On top of
offering a wide variety of functionality options, OCR
solutions also have the ability to enable operators of
Fork Lift Trucks to go about their Putaway,
Replenishment, Pallet Moves and Stock count duties in
"Real Time". It enables warehouse workers and Fork Lift
Truck operators to interact with pick-to-provide just
in-time replenishment. As a result, the solution is able
to ensure high availability on batch-based warehouse
management systems (WMS). Because of the functionally
rich middleware OCR provides, all of this is attainable
without the need to significantly modify current
systems.
Vocollect’s Talkman wireless, mobile computers
can be mounted on a worker's belt for accessibility and a
headset allows workers to receive voice instructions.
Implementing this system will increase efficiency and
provide a system for maintaining an organized
workforce.
