{"id":4044,"date":"2020-02-24T08:38:57","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T03:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/addverb.com\/us\/?p=4044"},"modified":"2026-07-13T11:13:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T05:43:38","slug":"light-up-your-warehouse-pick-to-light-ptl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/addverb.com\/us\/blog\/power-of-pick-to-light-ptl\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Pick to Light System (PTL)"},"content":{"rendered":"

As of 2024, the warehousing industry is expected to generate around 32% of the demand for pick to light systems, which can enhance picking productivity by up to 30\u201350% over manual <\/i>methods, <\/i>Warehouse Automation<\/a> Market Research by LogicsIQ<\/i><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In a stake, zero-margin operation there is no time for slow processes, it’s not an option. As the demand for rapid delivery is rising at an all-time high, businesses are moving beyond traditional approach to a technology shift that can transform their operations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pick-to-Light\u00a0 is one of such technologies that are driving this shift from tackling throughputs of thousands of orders per hour to navigating complex SKUs in automoted warehouses. pick-to-light is remaking efficiency and accuracy in modern warehouses.\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While PTL\u2019s core functionality sets it apart, it has also a lot to do with how pick-to-light natively integrates with more advanced automation technologies such as Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), and intelligent Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). The convergence of pick-to-light and these technologies is forging a smarter, more responsive, and vastly efficient warehouse community of tomorrow.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the Pick to Light System?<\/h2>\n

\"Guide-to-Pick-to-Light\"<\/p>\n

Order fulfilment technology where Warehouse operators are guided to specific product locations using light indicators; also known as Pick to light<\/a>. These systems are used in environments where accuracy and speed matter and that is where e-commerce, retail, and automotive parts warehouses find their use. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The technology itself is simple but awesome. On the generation of an order, the system lights up the appropriate storage locations. The operator will then follow those visual cues to pick the lit-up item. After verifying the item, the operator presses a button to confirm the action, and the system moves on to another item. The result is a much faster picking process than traditional methods such as paper lists or handheld scanners.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Key Advantages of PTL<\/h2>\n

PTL systems bring numerous benefits to warehouse operations, including: <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n