By integrating the PPS® with an automatic screw dispenser, anyone can perform picking tasks with ease.

Picking became easily achievable without any waiting time.

Background of the implementation

There was a significant amount of wasted effort in operations due to list-based picking.

Since each worker was individually picking a wide variety of screws based on lists, waiting times occurred, resulting in wasted preparation time.

There was a need to establish an environment that did not rely on specific workers.

Due to the need to pick a wide variety of screws, the operation relied heavily on experienced workers with product knowledge.

Measures needed to be taken to address picking errors.

Since a wide variety of screws with many similar items were being handled, picking errors occurred due to misreading the list or mistaking one screw for another.

The deciding factor for implementation

A groundbreaking picking system unlike any before.

The Projection Picking System®, which combines a projector and a camera, enables work to be performed without restricting the shape of the shelves.

Impact after implementation

Reduce lead time for supplying to the assembly line.

By using the Projection Picking System® (PPS) for small-quantity, high-variety screws and an automatic screw dispenser for large-quantity, low-variety screws, it became possible to quickly supply the assembly line.

A system that is easy for workers to understand.

The combination of the Projection Picking System® (PPS) and the screw dispenser enabled anyone to perform picking tasks quickly and easily.

Incorporation of error-proofing function and automation of dispensing.

Picking errors have been significantly reduced by the error-proofing function of image recognition by the camera and automatic screw dispensing.