Apport Voice
Hands-free picking, higher speed and fewer errors
Apport Voice guides warehouse employees through the picking process using a headset. Locations and quantities are read aloud, while tasks are confirmed by voice. This keeps both hands free, reduces interruptions and creates a smoother picking process.
VOICE PICKING FOR APPORT WMS
What is Apport Voice?
Apport Voice is an add-on module for Apport WMS that enables voice-directed picking. Warehouse employees receive instructions about locations, quantities and other relevant information directly through a headset, while each step is confirmed by voice.
This keeps both hands free for handling the goods and reduces the need for paper, scanners or handheld terminals. It also makes it easier to focus on the item and the task at hand.
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Audio instructions
Relevant tasks, locations and quantities are read aloud to the employee through the headset.
Voice confirmation
Tasks are confirmed using voice commands, allowing the employee to continue working with both hands free.
Verification using check digits
The employee reads the location’s check digits aloud to confirm that the correct picking location has been found.
Get more from Apport Voice with Apport WMS
Step 1
Listen
Apport Voice tells the employee which location to pick from and how many items to collect.
Step 2
Confirm
The employee confirms the location using check digits and completes the task using a voice command.
Step 3
Continue
Once the task has been confirmed, the system guides the employee to the next step. Voice commands can also be used throughout the process.
YOUR BENEFITS
A more efficient picking flow
Up to 25% faster picking
When instructions and confirmations are handled by voice, interruptions during the picking process are reduced. Voice picking can increase picking speed by up to 25%.
Fewer picking errors
Check digits and spoken confirmations help ensure that the employee is at the correct location and completing the right task.
Hands free
Employees do not need to hold paper, a scanner or a handheld terminal and can use both hands to handle the goods.
A more ergonomic workflow
Voice-directed instructions allow employees to work more freely and naturally throughout the picking process without constantly operating handheld equipment.
More consistent processes
Apport Voice guides employees through the picking process according to the workflows configured in Apport WMS.
Less paper
Voice-directed picking can replace paper-based picking lists and reduce the need for subsequent manual registrations.
CUSTOMER CASE
See how Matas uses Apport Voice and Apport WMS
Considering Apport Voice?
Apport Voice may be relevant if you want to increase picking speed and reduce the need for paper and handheld equipment.
It may be worth taking a closer look if you recognise any of the following:
- You process many picks or order lines every day.
- Employees use paper, scanners or handheld terminals while picking.
- The goods require employees to use both hands.
- You want to reduce errors and improve verification of picking locations.
- You want to create a more consistent and efficient picking process.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
about Apport Voice
What is Apport Voice?
Apport Voice is a voice-picking module for Apport WMS. The solution guides employees through the picking process using audio instructions and allows them to confirm tasks by voice.
How does voice picking work?
The employee wears a headset with a microphone and speaker. Apport Voice reads out picking locations, quantities and other relevant information, while the employee confirms each step using voice commands.
What is a check digit?
A check digit is a number linked to a warehouse location. The employee reads the number aloud to confirm that the correct location has been found before continuing the picking process.
What are the benefits of voice picking?
Voice picking keeps employees’ hands free and reduces the need to handle paper, scanners or handheld terminals during picking. It can increase picking speed, reduce errors and create a smoother and more ergonomic workflow.
Is Apport Voice suitable for every warehouse?
This depends on factors such as the number of picks, the type of goods and the warehouse workflows.
Apport Voice is particularly relevant when employees handle a high number of picks, need to use both hands or want to move from paper-based to voice-directed picking.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Is Apport Voice right for your warehouse?
The right picking method depends on your products, volumes and warehouse workflows. Talk to Tarik and explore where Apport Voice could make a difference and how it can fit into your existing processes.