Logistics

Mobile order picking for AR glasses

Problem

Dozens of orders are picked every day in large warehouses – much of this is still done manually
As a result, the entire process is prone to errors because the wrong items or wrong quantities are picked
Large warehouses are also often confusing and employees do not know the best route to the items to be packaged – new employees in particular need some time to find their way around or need to be accompanied by colleagues

Solution

Simplifier has developed an interface for AR glasses that makes it possible to go through the picking process with a significant increase in efficiency
The employee is shown up-to-date information, such as the next orders and the optimal route to the item, in the AR glasses – the barcodes on the boxes are automatically scanned and checked to ensure that it is the right item
If the forklift truck is damaged, the driver receives a notification via their AR glasses – when they arrive at the maintenance station, a video connection is automatically established with a technician

Impact

SAP and Smart Glasses with the help of the Simplifier connect.

The automatic barcode check results in a considerable reduction in errors. In addition, the optimum route is displayed,
which means that new employees are trained more quickly and experienced employees also save a lot of time. This leads to an increase in the overall efficiency of the process.