By 2020, 51% of warehouse professionals surveyed said they are planning to implement multi-modal voice-picking apps that give workers more ways to collect and process data, such as barcode scanning and viewing data on the screen.
By 2020, 51% of warehouse professionals surveyed said they are planning to implement multi-modal voice-picking apps that give workers more ways to collect and process data, such as barcode scanning and viewing data on the screen.
WHY? INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY
Multi-modal solutions integrate speech directed and mobile computing applications to simplify workflow processes, increase task completion speed and improve accuracy through additional input modes available on most wearable systems.
- Convenient for workers picking multiple orders at once
- Allows workers to pick more orders in a single day
- Enables greater picking accuracy with voice and on-screen prompts
How Multi-Modal Workers Spend Their Time (vs. their voice-only counterparts)
- 14% less total walking time to complete an order than voice-only workers
- 18.1% less time picking all items in an order
- 15.4% less time overall fulfilling an order
When evaluating solutions, keep these 7 things in mind:
- Satisfy worker preferences (i.e., a ring scanner that can accommodate the user’s dominant hand)
- Ergonomics play a key role in satisfying user demands and keeping workers safe, so be sure to keep worker comfort in mind
- If voice direction will be used, look for noisecanceling headsets for hectic work areas
- Choose devices that are designed for rugged environments
- Consider cordless headsets for maximum mobility
- Stay organized with an all-in-one cradle system and common/swappable batteries
- Significantly lower training time by leveraging Android’s modern, user-friendly OS
