How Prime Vision ’ s Flow Projector benefits warehouse staff for streamlined sorting processes
EDITOR ’ S CHOICE OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES
PRIME VISION
How Prime Vision ’ s Flow Projector benefits warehouse staff for streamlined sorting processes
Following recent turmoil in the global employment market , countless businesses have reported problems in find the quantity and quality of workers needed to keep operations running smoothly . This labour shortage is being felt particularly strongly across the warehousing , logistics and e-commerce sectors , which are having to handle more packages than ever with fewer workers . Fortunately , both challenges can be partly addressed by a single piece of technology – the Prime Vision Flow Projector .
Examining the logistics labour shortage
Almost three-quarters of warehouse operators in the U . S . say they can ’ t find enough staff1 . On top of that , even when they can find new employees , it ’ s often hard to retain them . For instance , Amazon struggles to keep warehouse workers for long periods , reporting that only one in three of their employees remain for more than 90 days after being hired2 .
There ’ s no single reason for this . Rather , there is a broad combination of factors that make the job both physically and mentally demanding . High turnover rates are driven by the repetitive and sometimes strenuous nature of manual sorting tasks , which can lead to job dissatisfaction and burnout .
This leaves warehouse operators with two key challenges . Firstly , they need to find a way to reduce turnover by improving worker satisfaction by alleviating the monotony and strain of manual
The Prime Vision Flow Projector is an advanced technological solution designed to optimise the efficiency and accuracy of parcel sorting processes in warehouses and e-commerce fulfilment centres .
sorting tasks . Secondly , they need to find a way to address the issues they are facing right now and find a solution that can help workers operate effectively with minimal training and experience . These are two areas where Prime Vision ’ s Flow Projector can help .
The Prime Vision Flow Projector The Prime Vision Flow Projector is an advanced technological solution designed to optimise the efficiency and accuracy of parcel sorting processes in warehouses and e-commerce fulfilment centres . Essentially , it is a compact unit that houses a combination of recognition sensors , laser projection technology , and vision recognition software . When installed above a sorting area , the Flow Projector can immediately identify the destination of a parcel by reading its barcode . Using a laser beam , it projects the sorting destination directly onto the parcel , providing clear and precise guidance for the sorting personnel .
As parcels move along the conveyor , the system tracks their movement , maintaining the projected sorting number on each parcel until it is collected . This continuous tracking ensures that workers can easily and accurately sort parcels without the need for handheld scanners or other additional tools , significantly streamlining the process .
Moreover , the display be configured to not only show the final sorting destination , but also the sequence in which packages should be loaded into trucks . This feature is particularly beneficial for optimising loading efficiency and ensuring that parcels are loaded in the correct order for delivery routes .
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