← Back to glossary Category: Logistică Voice Picking Quick answer: A picking method guided by voice commands in a headset, leaving the operator hands- and eyes-free. Key takeawaysHigh-line-volume warehousesOperations where hands-free matters (heavy parcels)Environments with high staff turnover What voice picking is Voice picking (pick-by-voice) guides the operator through audio instructions in a headset: the system says the location and quantity, the operator confirms by voice. It removes manual scanning and screen reading. Why it matters It raises speed and accuracy because the operator is hands- and eyes-free. It reduces picking errors and shortens training in high-volume warehouses. When it fits High-line-volume warehouses Operations where hands-free matters (heavy parcels) Environments with high staff turnover How Azuvio helps Azuvio supports modern picking strategies (including voice and pick-to-light where relevant), orchestrating picking waves and measuring accuracy and throughput per method. Frequently askedIs voice picking better than scanning?It depends on the operation. Voice is superior when hands-free matters and volume is high; RF scanning stays good for serial/batch traceability.Do I need special equipment?Yes, headsets and voice terminals, but the investment pays back quickly at high volumes through speed and accuracy. Where Azuvio fitsSoftware WMSSoftware OMSConectori ERP Related termsPick-to-light / Voice picking — Technologies guiding picking via shelf lights or voice commands, for maximum speed and accuracy.Picking — The process of retrieving products from warehouse locations to fulfil an order — the most costly warehouse activity.RF scanning (mobile warehouse terminal) — Using mobile barcode-scanning terminals to validate every warehouse operation in real time.Warehouse Throughput — The volume of orders, lines or units a warehouse can process in a given time period. Last updated: 2026-07-06