Automate pick-face counting with DexoryView’s Pick feature

In warehouse logistics, the pick face is one of the most labour-intensive and complicated parts of the supply chain. These areas demand high levels of precision, organisation, and optimisation for an efficient picking process, in an attempt to to slash retrieval times and streamline order fulfilment.

DexoryView is a game-changer solution, utilising real-time data insights to manage pick-face areas easily.

Understanding the pick face

Pick face analysis is a process in warehouse management that involves studying and evaluating the performance and efficiency of the designated storage area, known as the "pick face." The pick face is a specific rack or area in a warehouse from which pallets are incrementally picked to fulfil customer orders.

The analysis aims to optimise the pick face for efficiency, reducing the time it takes to retrieve items during the order fulfilment process. It involves leveraging real-time data insights to understand demand patterns, item popularity, and order frequency. By studying these factors, businesses can strategically determine which items should be placed in the pick face for quick and easy retrieval.

In essence, pick face analysis is about making data-driven decisions to ensure that the most in-demand and frequently ordered items are readily available in the pick face, ultimately improving the overall efficiency of the picking process in a warehouse.

DexoryView's role with pick face fulfilment

Introducing DexoryView, equipped with an autonomous scanning robot, ready to change how warehouses deal with pick-face challenges. Here's how DexoryView makes a difference:

1. Dynamic stock scanning

• Performs pick-face scans to provide stock quantity estimates

• Automates cycle counting

• Provides quantity comparisons to WMS records, highlighting where discrepancies are

• Flags low-occupancy and empty locations, streamlining replenishment

2. Minimal barriers to adoption

• A CSV output of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) is all that is required

• Dexory’s patented and industry-leading lidar technology provides a real-time record

Transformative use cases

Dexory's solution goes beyond traditional challenges associated with pick-face areas, and delivers tangible benefits:

• Largely eliminates time-consuming pick-face counting

• Provides daily, accurate insights into pick inventory and location

• Supports the pick face and replenishment activity

Why DexoryView?

DexoryView goes much further than other solutions in improving pick-face efficiency:

1. Cost savings

• Minimising stock-outs

• Time saved on counting/analysing pick-face area (typically >1-2 minutes per location)

• Time saved on re-checking locations with discrepancies

• Time saved on fixing errors in the system

• Trigger alerts for low stock levels leading to faster replenishment

2. Operational gains

• Enhanced team satisfaction by eliminating tedious tasks

• Improved efficiency and accuracy in order picking

• Reduced disruption to workflow

• Rapid response to changes in demand

• Identification of fast and slow-moving goods

• Optimisation of distances between pick and reserve locations

• Minimised operational downtime

3. Cost avoidance

• Identification and reduction of miss-picked orders

• Prevention of overstock and understock situations

• Avoidance of wrong item picks

• Reduction in wasted time for pickers

• Prevention of stockouts

• Avoidance of penalties for incomplete orders

4. Calculating ROI

• Daily identification of stock inconsistencies

• Hours saved addressing WMS stock inconsistencies (e.g., data fixing, pallet movement, space cleaning)

• Hours/delays caused by missed or nil picks

• Challenges in production due to misplaced or low stocks

• Weekly count of wrong picks

• Status tracking of pick-face items

• Productivity improvements in Pick-and-Pack operations, measured by increased efficiency resulting from precise occupancy data

Let’s talk it over

Ready to revolutionise your warehouse operations? Book a demo to learn more about DexoryView's transformative impact on pick-face fulfilment.