East Granby, CT -- (SBWire) -- 12/27/2013 --Jesse Smith, Safety and Manufacturing Manager at Miller Ingenuity, shared, “Pcdata USA incorporate our company’s lean manufacturing initiatives and considerably reduces turnaround times making us a just-in-time supplier. Our quality has improved as kit picking times were reduced by almost half. Training other individuals to pick products now using Pickstar is a snap…Integrated well with our ERP system using our current bill of materials which is really nice because if a bill of materials needs to be changed it is automatically updated to the Pickstar system.”
The PickStar Pick to Light solution now tops 550 systems installed globally and is considered by many as the most effective solution. Based in Winona, MN, Miller Ingenuity is one of companies that quickly installed the solution.
Smith added, “We experience practically zero picking errors.”
Antonio Rodrigues, Senior Manager with Pcdata USA noted, “The issues faced by Miller Ingeniuty are common and the Pcdata PickStar design is simple and translates directly into speed in deployment and maintenance, meaning that industry leaders can start bringing the benefits online quickly. The hardware components are modular and user replaceable, minimizing maintenance and support costs.”
The PickStar features include:
- High visibility, robust order pick displays
- Flexible mounting method allowing the system to easily adapt/ grow with your operation
- Simple and intuitive Software
- Highly accurate order assembly
- Orders can be handled either by barcode scanning or manual selection
- Picking data can be interfaced back to ERP/WMS system providing real time visibility
- Hassle free user maintenance
PickStar is Pcdata USA’s next generation Pick to Light solution that can be installed in just about any environment with minimal operational impact. PickStar requires minimal involvement and employees are at full capability in days, not months; manufacturers, distribution centers, 3PLs, and warehouses do not require IT engineers for support.
Pcdata USA’s Pick to Light is the ideal tool for use in environments where fast moving unit picking takes place. When compared to rival picking technologies such as voice or RF, Pick to Light offers the largest potential productivity benefits with all the expected improvements in order accuracy. Pcdata USA has invested years of experience into making the Pick to Light offerings easy to install and extremely flexible. It is easier than ever to extract the huge gains in productivity that this technology offers.
Pcdata USA (http://www.pcdatausa.com) is different because unlike expensive WMS solutions that require lengthy implementations, PickStar and Distrib XE are quick one-day installations.
About Pcdata USA
Pcdata USA is a global logistics systems leader for supply chain automation. Pcdata USA offers affordable out-of-the-box warehouse optimization solutions. Follow Pcdata USA on Twitter @pcdatausa.
Pcdata USA
http://www.pcdatainc.com
Antonio Rodrigues
Senior Manager
sales@pcdatainc.com
732-991-5974
Pcdata USA Improves Quality at Miller Ingenuity Means Zero Picking Errors