Dematic launches Vision Picking Solution in ANZ supply chain

Dematic has launched its new Vision Picking Solution for the supply chain industries in Australia and New Zealand. This advanced solution aims to optimise warehouse worker productivity and enhance supply chain processes by integrating vision-assisted picking with real-time logistics solutions.

Lee Koutsos, Director of Real Time Logistics and Colby Storage Solutions ANZ at Dematic, stated, “In today’s fast-paced supply chain environment, it is vital to always know where your stock, orders, people, and equipment are. Dematic’s mobility and productivity solutions empower supply chain operators with key information whenever and wherever it is needed. This leads to enhanced decision-making, optimised service levels, and reduced costs.”

The Vision Picking Solution features a small heads-up display (HUD) that enhances the warehouse picking process by providing visual confirmation of instructions. This hands-free technology integrates with vision-picking software, which can be applied to various vision glasses technology and can also work in tandem with voice-picking technology. By displaying items to be picked, including images for fast identification, and their quantities and locations, the solution ensures smoother and more accurate picking processes.

Among the key benefits of the Vision Picking Solution are:

• Enhanced efficiency through hands-free picking and improved spatial awareness.
• Increased accuracy due to visual confirmation, which reduces picking errors.
• Reduced training times owing to its intuitive design, simplifying the onboarding process.
• Improved visibility, providing real-time data on stock and asset traceability, as well as stocktake.
• Optimised workflows, improving overall warehouse operations.

Commenting further on the solution, Koutsos noted, “The Dematic Vision Picking Solution addresses key challenges currently faced by the supply chain industry, including the high cost of labour, labour shortages and turnover, and the need for faster order fulfilment. By integrating advanced technologies into warehouse operations, Dematic is helping businesses overcome these challenges, improve accuracy, and enhance overall efficiency.”

The solution is intended for various warehouse applications such as picking cases from pallet racking, picking eaches from cartons in shelving, replenishment, stocktaking, and maintenance and inspection tasks. It is also suitable for temperature-controlled environments where staff typically wear gloves and supports multiple languages, making it ideal for a diverse workforce.

To further enhance productivity, the Vision Picking Solution includes gamification features. Staff can engage in competitive activities and achieve targets, with rewards for meeting activity-based goals.

Koutsos concluded, “The new Dematic Vision Picking Solution is available through our Real Time Logistics division in Australia and New Zealand. It was developed from our deep global experience and rigorous in-house testing, and it is supported by our large Australian team of engineers, project managers, and software developers. We provide ongoing support from a large customer service team with a 24/7 contact centre and in-house repair centre.”