E. Leclerc | Pick To Light Systems

SOCAMAINE 3: Innovations in Packaging and Automation

Overview of Operations

• SOCAMAINE 3 focuses on consumer and dry products, utilizing advanced sorting methods since its establishment in 2007.

• The introduction of directional sorting by forklift operators was a key decision made to enhance operational efficiency.

Implementation of Pick To Light System

• Approximately 50,000 packages are processed daily, with a quarter handled through the Pick To Light system, covering around 5,200 articles.

• The facility operates 82 points of sale, split evenly between hypermarkets and drive-through services.

• The Pick To Light system significantly eases the workload for pickers, making training simpler and reducing physical fatigue as they no longer need to walk extensively.

Workflow Efficiency

• In the morning, pickers scan orders which trigger the Pick To Light system to guide them to the correct boxes.

• The system lights up indicators showing box quantities; once picked and validated, orders are prepared efficiently.

• Automation is viewed as essential for future operations in drive-through settings, enhancing productivity for operators.