Two Hands Free Is More Productive. Voice users never have to juggle a scanner while trying to grab and move items, so they can grab, lift and move items more efficiently, saving time in every pick and move. In addition, voice users never have to stop to scan or key enter a quantity or exception – they speak and listen as they move.

Heads-Up Improves Accuracy and Safety. With voice, users never have to look down at a terminal screen to get information – their eyes stay focused on the work they are doing. Every time a user looks away from a pick location there is a possibility he will pick the wrong item. And like texting and driving, using an RF terminal while driving a piece of equipment is never a good idea.

Ease of Use and Training. Throughout our lives we learn to do tasks via verbal instruction, so voice picking is inherently relatable and easy to learn. Most voice users can be working on their own on their first day of training, and the majority reach initial performance standards within a week or two. Read more.→

Worker Satisfaction. When moving from RF to voice, associates typically see significant improvements in accuracy, productivity, and safety, which translate into higher levels of job satisfaction and sometimes increases in pay. Many also report less job-related stress.