Logistics
Addressing Inefficiencies and Errors in an Expanding Global Supply Chain.
In the modern workplace, the level of digitalization along the value chain continues to grow. These changes are driven by decisive technological advancements and broad economic transformations. More powerful IT systems, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and applications like augmented reality (AR) enable companies to position themselves competitively on an international scale.
Picking Error Rate
0
%
Average Items per Hour
0
Warehouse Worker Since 2022
-
0
%
Increased AR Usage By 2030
0
%
Problems
The growing size and activity of warehouses threatens efficiency and sustainability in logistics.
Warehouses and distribution centers are becoming larger and more dynamic, creating new points of inefficiency and failure. These errors have a ripple effect throughout the entire supply chain, resulting in lost time, resources, and negative environmental impact. Digitalization is key to preparing for and preventing logistics bottlenecks, enhancing the interaction between management systems and on-the-ground workers to reduce errors and inefficiencies.
Inefficiency and Errors
As warehouses grow in size and complexity, inefficiencies increase, causing errors that disrupt the entire supply chain, leading to wasted time and resources.
Slowly and Inaccurate
When management systems or worker input are slow or inaccurate, the entire operation becomes prone to errors, increasing inefficiencies and operational risks.
Environmental Impact
Logistics bottlenecks force repeated delivery events, increasing CO2 emissions and negatively affecting the environment.
Solutions
Vision Picking with AR Smart Glasses: Enhancing Warehouse Efficiency and Safety.
One solution bridging the gap between different operational levels in logistics is vision picking. Using Augmented Reality (AR) smart glasses, workers in warehouses and distribution centers receive visual guidance for tasks. The benefits of AR include real-time operation verification, hands-free interaction, data collection for optimization, improved packing and loading procedures, and efficient indoor navigation. As a result, the logistics sector has been quick to adopt AR, with millions of smart glasses expected to be used by 2030, especially for vision picking.
Real-Time Operation Verification
Smart glasses offer immediate visual and audio confirmation of tasks, allowing workers to verify operations efficiently and ensure accuracy in real-time.
Hands-Free Interaction
The integration of speech recognition and voice input allows workers to interact with systems without needing to stop their work, improving efficiency and workflow.
Enhanced Navigation and Safety
Indoor navigation and packing/loading guidance through AR help workers move more efficiently and safely within the warehouse, reducing errors and enhancing productivity.
Case studies