Accuracy improvement needed

“The error spiral inflicts direct cost and indirect damage; improving pick accuracy from 99.95 to 99.99 per cent may not look like a lot, but it is often the difference between success and failure,” said Ian Roper, divisional director, supply chain solutions at Access Group.

“Real time WMS controlling the most appropriate combination of technologies such as Radio Frequency (RF) communications, bar-coding, voice picking and other systems, is the answer for picking quickly, accurately, and efficiently from fast-moving stock, and for the stock on the shelf to be replenished automatically as soon as needed.”