Modern fulfillment operations face mounting pressure to deliver accuracy and efficiency at scale. For integrators and distributors supporting high-throughput facilities, combining light-directed technology with robust shelving systems has become a preferred solution. The put to light system, when paired with steel shelving like Western Pacific Storage Solutions’ (WPSS) Put Wall, offers measurable gains in productivity and space optimization, without compromising structural durability.
How does light-directed picking improve accuracy and throughput?
The light directed picking system enhances workflow precision by guiding workers to the exact storage location using visual cues. In high-density areas, this significantly reduces the time spent navigating aisles or referencing pick lists. Fulfillment teams processing multiple SKUs and high-order volumes benefit most, particularly in Pick To Light Warehouse environments.
Put Wall by WPSS is engineered to integrate with light-directed technologies, offering a steel foundation designed to support efficient order fulfillment workflows.
What operational advantages can result from integration?
Facilities integrating a put to light system with WPSS Put Wall systems report significant gains:
- Productivity increase: Average pick rates improve by approximately 40% compared to manual methods.
- Space optimization: The 24” shelf depth creates more layout options within existing footprints.
- Lean practices: Many lean manufacturing environments benefit from pick-to-light setups, especially during kitting and part assembly.
- Error reduction: Visual guidance lowers the risk of human error in batch or discrete order picking.
These results stem from the combined strengths of light-directed systems and high-quality shelving, not from either component alone.
Why choose a steel shelving manufacturer like WPSS?
Founded in 1985, Western Pacific Storage Solutions is a North American manufacturer of industrial shelving and work platforms (mezzanines). WPSS designs and fabricates every product, such as Put Wall, specifically for end-use locations and applications. These steel shelving systems are not pre-made or stocked, but custom engineered to meet the demands of modern fulfillment and e-commerce environments.
WPSS does not participate in direct sales. Instead, the company works through a trusted network of distributors and integrators who serve some of the most recognized brands in global logistics.