Glossar

Pick-by-Light is a picking-supported process in which visual indicators show employees the correct storage location and the quantity to be picked. It enables fast, intuitive, and low-error picking.

In Pick-by-Light, shelf compartments are equipped with light indicators and confirmation buttons. The system guides employees through the picking process by illuminating the corresponding bin and displaying the quantity to be picked. After the item is picked, the operation is confirmed, and the next storage location is activated. This direct user guidance reduces search times, minimizes errors, and increases productivity—especially in warehouses with a high order volume.

Practical example:
In an e-commerce warehouse, the shelf bin containing the required item lights up, allowing the employee to retrieve the correct quantity and then confirm the order with the push of a button.

See also: Order picking, Warehouse Management System (WMS), Material flow, Pick-by-Voice, Goods flow, Goods out, Goods in