Pick-to-Light uses LED cues on picking carts to guide warehouse staff to the right storage location and quantity — eliminating the need to manually read and verify tote SKU labels. This article covers what you need to get started and what the feature can do.
Mobile functionality must be enabled by ShipHero Support for mobile app versions 2.12.46 and lower.
What You Need to Set Up Pick-to-Light
Pick-to-Light requires ShipHero's Attainable Automation Kit and is designed for multi-item batch picking. If you only do single-item picking, this feature may not be the right fit.
Pick-to-Light Attainable Automation Kit
ShipHero sells the kit needed to outfit your pick carts. Each package includes:
- 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 secured and out of the way
- Connectors for joining the LED lights to each other and to the shield
- A battery pack and battery holder
- An Allen wrench for easy installation of LED lights
A QR code inside the box links to the full installation instructions.
Other Materials Needed
- A pick cart
- Barcode scanner
- iPad with the ShipHero Mobile App installed
For hardware installation instructions, see the Pick-to-Light Hardware Installation Guide.
What Pick-to-Light Can Do
Pick-to-Light interfaces with ShipHero through the following inputs:
- Barcode Scanning: Pickers scan barcodes on order containers.
- LED Guidance: Lights illuminate the correct storage location and display the quantity to pick.
- Picker Confirmation: Pickers press a button to confirm the action.
- Data Capture: Optional digital readouts provide detailed instructions and log performance metrics.
Warehousing Applications
- Component Picking: Efficient for kit assembly and multi-part orders.
- Mobile Carts: Used with conveyors or standalone systems for added flexibility.
- High-Density Areas: Maximizes efficiency in compact warehouse zones.
Benefits of Pick-to-Light
- Easy to learn: Requires only 30–45 minutes of training. Generates valuable insights through pick-rate reports and productivity analytics.
- Increased efficiency: Zone-organized workflows reduce walking and speed up operations. Mobile carts add flexibility for dynamic picking needs.
- Improved accuracy: Minimizes picking errors, ensuring higher customer satisfaction.
- Lower labor costs: Faster picking, reduced walking, and paperless workflows contribute to significant cost savings.
Additional Resources
For more on Pick-to-Light, reach out to your CSM to enable the feature flag for your warehouse(s).