Ergonomic pallet picking

The semi-automatic Pick-it-Easy Move system is used for order picking of the entire range of fast-moving items and is enabling the handling of goods – even heavy articles – with a high degree of ergonomics.

SPAR employees take goods directly from the original pallets and place them into the target load carrier; the decanting process is eliminated. Orders are assembled according to store, in roll containers – eight on each side – positioned on lifts, with the workstation moving fully automatically between target locations. The system indicates via a screen exactly where each picked item should be placed.

With both the source pallet and the target load carrier adjusted to an ideal height, the employee enjoys a high degree of ergonomics. Lifting of heavier articles is eliminated through the pushing of goods, which reduces the physical strain on the operator.

Commented Paul Bacher, MD for SPAR Carinthia and East Tyrol: "We are pleased that the pallet picking system and the optimisation of our logistics has also allowed us to invest in the health of our employees."

By combining automation and manual handling, the system offers great flexibility in picking as well as a doubling of performance – enabling the picking of up to 600 cartons per hour.