Indianapolis-based Leanafy is rolling out picking technologies integrated into its intelligent warehouse management system (WMS).

Pick-to-light, vision picking and pick-to-voice integrated into its WMS platform, with real-time tracking, AI-driven automation and end-to-end visibility, can improve smart warehouse operations and efficiency.

In today’s fast-paced fulfilment landscape, accuracy and speed determine success. Leanafy WMS combines automation and real-time tracking to streamline every process from order allocation to shipment confirmation. The introduction of pick-to-light, vision picking and pick-to-voice brings more precision and ergonomics to warehouse operations:

• Pick-to-light: With LED-guided indicators, operators are visually directed to the exact picking location. This eliminates search time and reduces errors, making high-volume order fulfilment faster and more accurate.
• Vision picking: Using augmented reality (AR) smart glasses, workers receive step-by-step visual instructions directly in their field of view. Integrated barcode scanning and item validation ensure each pick is verified in real time, improving productivity and reducing strain.
• Pick-to-voice: Pickers interact hands-free using simple voice commands to receive, confirm and complete tasks. This increases mobility and focus, improving throughput in busy environments such as ecommerce and retail fulfilment centres.

Each of these technologies integrates seamlessly into Leanafy’s cloud-based WMS, empowering operators with tools that adapt to their workflow.

This update in automation and real-time tracking goes beyond picking innovation. The platform now features real-time inventory tracking powered by AI and IoT connectivity, enabling warehouse managers to view, monitor and control every movement in their facility as it happens.

With RFID tagging, sensor-based automation and barcode synchronisation, Leanafy provides 100% inventory visibility across receiving, put-a-way, picking, packing and dispatch. This allows for instant reconciliation, accurate stock levels and proactive inventory management.

Automated workflows further enhance efficiency by dynamically assigning tasks based on SKU priority, proximity and worker availability. Combined with predictive analytics, Leanafy helps identify potential bottlenecks before they occur ensuring continuous operational flow even during peak demand.

“Automation works best when it amplifies people,” said Vikrant Neb, CEO of Leanafy (leanafy.com). “Our goal with these new technologies is to give warehouse teams the intelligence, visibility and flexibility they need to perform at their best, whether they’re managing hundreds or millions of SKUs.”

By blending human capability with machine precision, the WMS transforms warehouse operations into a coordinated, data-driven ecosystem. Every pick, scan and move are captured in real time, ensuring error-free fulfilment, faster cycle times and improved labour efficiency. Some of the capabilities include:

• Real-time tracking and visibility: Monitor every item and process from a central dashboard, with instant alerts for discrepancies or delays.
• AI-powered task automation: Smart algorithms optimise order sequencing, routing and labour distribution.
• IoT and sensor integration: Connects seamlessly with conveyors, robotics and scanning devices for synchronised performance.
• Adaptive picking modules: Choose between pick-to-light, vision picking and pick-to-voice, or deploy a hybrid setup tailored to the operation.
• Cloud-based scalability: Accessible anywhere, with secure, multi-location data synchronisation.
• Analytics and reporting: Turn warehouse data into actionable insights for better forecasting and decision-making.

This combination of automation and intelligence ensures warehouses stay lean, responsive and ready for growth.

Those using Leanafy’s WMS modules are already seeing measurable gains across performance metrics with up to 99.9% picking accuracy with automated validation and scanning, and 30 to 50% faster order fulfilment through guided workflows. They have also seen a significant reduction in training time, enabling new employees to reach proficiency in days.

The platform’s flexibility allows businesses to switch between manual and automated modes, making it suitable for 3PLs, retailers, manufacturers and ecommerce brands.

“Warehouses are becoming intelligent ecosystems,” said Neb. “With Leanafy WMS, you can see every product, process and person in motion and optimise it in real time. That’s the future of logistics.”