Lucas Systems

The solution has helped the manufacturer meet its customers’ strict quality demands.

New materials handling tools and approaches help this complex supply chain operate efficiently.

AMRs provide exciting new opportunities to improve efficiency, but DC operators still need to think creatively about the best way to use the technology in their operations.

During the last several years, voice-directed work solutions have evolved beyond their roots in order picking. Suppliers now often support multiple device types, including rugged smart phones and smart glasses, and implementations may span multiple workflows. Here are four ways voice solutions have evolved, including plenty of analytics features for managers.

Even if AMRs reduce total labor requirements by 10% as predicted by Gartner, the industry will still need 20% more workers in 2021 than it employs today.

Lucas Systems (Booth S4263) is set to highlight machine learning technology at a Wednesday seminar at 1:30pm to 2:15pm at the Emerging Technologies & Sustainability Theater on the ProMat show floor.

Voice solutions are as diverse as the algorithms and analytics driving them—exposing new opportunities.

By transforming fulfillment operations, the supplier improved its order accuracy.

Voice-directed picking and other types of voice solutions are proven in warehouse environments. But suppliers are now out to make voice-directed work even more productive with analytics and optimization, as well as improvements to the voice recognition engines.

Augmented reality, smart glasses and other technologies are not enough in themselves to unlock value.

Lucas Systems (Booth B4935) highlighted the productivity benefits of its "Dynamic Work Optimization" or DWO capabilities within its Lucas Engage software solution.

Warehouse jobs are plentiful and DC wages are rising faster than the national average. Companies are responding by investing in new productivity software solutions, according to a recent survey. Get the full results in our Perfect Order Webinar.

Distributor transitions from paper-based to voice-based execution ahead of facility move.

Despite the widespread effects of Windows Sunset, few people in IT or operations are even aware that their RF, voice and vehicle mount terminals will soon be out of support. A new Application Brief outlines the issue.

Readers are buying and replacing warehousing and distribution center software, but not before they do their own homework.