Empirica Task-RF

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Empirica Task RF imageEmpirica Task-RF gives you the power to use any mobile RF or voice data technology in your warehouse to increase accuracy, productivity and efficiency.

Real time receiving, putaway, picking, packing, despatch and stock-taking are all available with Task-RF whose features give unmatched flexibility to combine technology while emphasising automated decisions and system-driven processes.

The real time efficiency possible with Task-RF means you can deliver the highest levels of customer service. Labour productivity is maximised by intelligent task management, while retaining flexibility for varied operational practice.

Task RF automatically allocates WMS tasks to your workforce by rules which define allowable task type, areas of work and equipment to be used. Group or individual task menus are available, while user-selection is allowed to suit workload demand.

Task urgency can be adjusted by automatic priority system or controlled manually. A detailed warehouse map also allows Task RF to allocate by proximity to ensure the effectiveness of staff and handling equipment in specific areas.

Empirica Task RF Key Features:

Benefits of Empirica Task RF:

  • Auto scheduling by priority/proximity
  • Auto task priority escalation

  • Equipment & task matching

  • Fully definable menu options

  • Group definable operations

  • Order assignment to single/many

  • Manual task release/escalation

  • Excluded RF work areas

  • Task interleaving

  • Full paper backup option

  • Real time task monitoring

  • Real time problem management

  • Task problem log and sin bin

  • RF picking by full pallet or item

  • Enhanced pick verification

  • Two stage P&D movement

  • P&D cap and flush control

  • Vehicle loading checks

  • RF stock check with location freeze

  • Productivity reports by multi-criteria

  • Work plan and completion summary

  • Work in progress reporting

 

Improved productivity
Automated real time task processes minimise disruption, improve work continuity and boost productivity.

Error reduction
Real time instruction and verification of processes significantly reduces error count.

More efficient processes
Efficient RF based processes complete tasks using real time data access, update and confirmation.

Reduced supervisor input
Task automation and instruction diverts supervisor input towards system monitoring and adjustment to improve workrate.

Faster information
Real time information on labour and stock activity allows faster management decision making.

Reduced paperwork
Real time processes cut paperwork significantly transferring information and reporting to computer based resource.

Stock accuracy and availability
Stock transactions updated and verified in real time ensure high accuracy and better availability.