“Pick-by-Vision” is an order-picking method in intralogistics where workers receive visual, in-field instructions via smart glasses or head-mounted displays (augmented reality). The objective is to shorten travel time, reduce picking errors, and run the process hands-free, safely and efficiently—synchronized in real time with the WMS/ERP.
Visual step-by-step guidance: AR overlays showing bin location, item image, quantity, shelf life/lot, and clear actions in the user’s field of view.
Route and path optimization: Dynamic paths for single-, multi-order, wave/batch picking to minimize walking time.
Real-time verification: Confirmation via camera scans (barcode/QR), check digits, weight checks, or photo proof—including error locks.
Hands-free interaction: Voice commands, gestures, or touch on the frame; haptic/visual feedback.
Inventory & order reconciliation: Live sync with WMS/ERP, automatic booking of picks, reservations, and transfers.
Exception & substitution handling: Report stock-outs, damages, substitutes, or partial quantities with guided workflows.
Quality & compliance: Mandatory checks (e.g., expiry/lot), photo documentation, and audit trails.
Device & user management: Roles/permissions, device assignment, SSO, and MDM integration.
Localization & indoor navigation: Support for rack coordinates, beacons/markers, SLAM-based orientation.
Peripheral integration: Connect scanners, scales, conveyors, pick-to-light/put-to-light, and mobile printers.
Analytics & KPI reporting: Productivity per picker/shift, error rates, lead times, heat maps, and bottleneck analysis.
Multilingual & training mode: Configurable languages, onboarding assistants, guided training and simulations.
Offline & edge capabilities: Buffering during connectivity gaps with automatic resync.
A 3PL deploys smart glasses for multi-order picking; walking time decreases and error rates drop measurably.
A grocery retailer validates expiry dates/lots during picking via the camera to prevent misdeliveries.
A spare-parts warehouse with a high SKU mix rolls out Pick-by-Vision for seasonal peaks using temporary staff.
A pharmaceutical distributor captures photo evidence and check digits for each pick to meet GMP/audit requirements.
A manufacturer uses Pick-by-Vision for assembly kitting: sequenced staging reduces part mix-ups.
An e-commerce player combines put-to-light with vision cues to accelerate returns sorting and disposition.