NOTE: Receive to Light lives behind a feature flag in ShipHero's WMS. To enable Receive to Light capability in your warehouse(s), please contact your CSM.
Receive to Light is a feature that uses LED lights on our receiving and pick carts to allow for faster receiving and picking throughout the warehouse. By using a combination of barcode scans, lights and confirmation scans, Receive to Light makes it faster for your receiving teams to accurately record incoming inventory.
This article will walk you through what Receive to Light is and how to use it.
NOTE: Products that have lots and expirations are not currently supported for the Receive to Light process.
What You Need to Set-Up Receive to Light
Receive to Light requires ShipHero's Attainable Automation Starter Kit.
NOTE: The light technology for Receive to Light is also used for Pick to Light and Pack to Light (coming soon)! Therefore, making the investment now, will make it easier for you to turn on and begin utilizing these new, more efficient features in the future.
Receive to Light Attainable Automation Kit
ShipHero sells the kits needed to outfit your receiving carts. Each package comes with:
- The ShipHero "Shield" for the front of each cart
- A QR code placard that syncs with the shield
- 26 LED lights to outfit one full picking cart (with one extra)
- Zip ties to attach the shield and QR code to the cart
- Tape to keep connectors taped down and out the way
- Connectors for joining the LED lights to each other as well as the shield
- A battery pack and battery holder
- An Allen wrench for easy installation of LED lights
There is also a QR code in the box that will take you to the installation instructions.
Other Materials
In addition to the Receive to Light hardware kit, you will need:
- A receiving cart
- Barcode scanner
- iPad with the ShipHero Mobile App installed for picking
NOTE: For instructions on how to install your Receive to Light hardware kit, please click HERE.
What Receive to Light Can Do
Receive to Light works by interfacing with ShipHero through the following inputs:
- Barcode Scanning: Receivers scan barcodes on order containers.
- LED Guidance: Lights illuminate the correct storage location and display the quantity to pick.
- Receiver Confirmation: Receivers press a button to confirm the action.
- Data Capture: Optional digital readouts provide detailed instructions and log performance metrics.
Warehousing Applications
This is how Receive to Light can be applied throughout the warehouse.
- Multi-Carton Receiving: Multi-receiving team members can work on from the same carton making it much faster to receive inventory.
- Mobile Carts: Used in conjunction with conveyors or standalone systems for enhanced flexibility.
- High-Density Areas: Maximizes efficiency in compact warehouse zones.
Benefits of Receive to Light
Ease of Use
- Requires only 30-45 minutes of training, making it accessible for new workers.
- Generates valuable insights through receiving-rate reports and productivity analytics.
Improved Inventory Accuracy
- Minimizes receiving errors, ensuring higher customer satisfaction
Lower Labor Costs
- Faster receiving, and paperless workflows contribute to significant cost savings.
Additional Resources
For more insights into Receive to Light and how to use it, please view the videos below. To have the feature flag turned on for your warehouse(s), please be sure to reach out to your CSM.
Receive to Light Walk-Through Video
Click here to learn about Pick to Light.