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Pick Stations for X-PTS AS/RS
Goods-to-person workstations maximize ergonomics and efficiency in order picking
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"Ergonomics is not always just physical. Cognitive ergonomics can help streamline operations as well. Goods-to-person systems do a good job of reducing distractions for workers, allowing them to focus on just one thing at a time, without having to memorize as much. In this kind of system, workers can accomplish more in a shift, and because the training burden is lighter, you won't have to spend as much time onboarding. This can be critical during seasonal peaks. We're here to answer your questions. Just give us a call!"
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Ergonomic order picking
One of the principles of ergonomics is that the body should remain in a neutral position as much as possible. The majority of movements should take place close to the body, and workers should not have to reach very often—especially above their heads—or bend their necks to look at something. Repetitive reaching and bending can cause injuries and muscular stress in workers; also, when they move away from a neutral position, they have to return to it, and those small motions add up and increase the time required for each task.
The green zones below indicate the ideal positioning:
Trunk zone
Shoulder zone
Waiting zone
X-PTS pick stations offer a tailored workspace for order pickers in an AS/RS operation
Each component optimizes for efficiency and ergonomics:
- Workers can position monitors within their natural viewing range, minimizing neck movements no matter the height of the employee. The HMI uses limited brightness to minimize eye strain, and displays only the needed information, aiding the worker's focus.
- Tilted conveyors present containers at the ideal picking height, keeping side reaching movements to a minimum.
- Confirmation buttons are capacitive, meaning they respond to touch, not pressure, minimizing the force required.
- Gooseneck lights adjust to provide task lighting suited to each worker and operation.
These systems offer an average performance of 720 order lines per hour.
How do X-PTS pick stations work?
You can configure order prep stations that integrate with everything else in an AS/RS: the storage structure and conveyor lines, all working together through the WMS or WES. The components work together by design.
Picking stations serve as a single point where workers both pick and place items. Conveyors deliver totes or containers from the AS/RS storage unit, employees pick the correct quantity and confirm the pick, and the conveyor line takes the totes away. When the order is complete, the conveyor carries the packed carton to shipping. The worker interacts only with the HMI, which reduces both their mental workload and the number of steps they have to take. The result is better order accuracy and throughput, along with the benefits that come with improved ergonomics, including better retention and a lower incidence of musculoskeletal injuries.