Boyne Valley Group
Speech Directed Logistics Solution Results in Improved Productivity and Picking Accuracy
Boyne Valley Group is an Ireland-based manufacturer of food, personal care and home care products. It has a vast portfolio of market leading brands including Killeen, Don Carlos, Giovanni de Firenze, and Boyne Valley Honey. A key contributor to the company’s success is its logistics management at distribution centres.
“The new system is going very well and it has surpassed our expectations in a short space of time. The information provided is in real-time, which is invaluable as we can see exactly what’s happening and where we need to reposition our team to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Already we have received positive feedback from our customers who have noticed an increase in the accuracy of orders.” – Fran Egan, Group Logistics Manager, Boyne Valley
The Challenge:
- Boyne Valley Group required a logistics solution that improved productivity at its 55,000 square foot distribution centre
- The solution needed to be user-friendly and provide real-time information
The Solution:
- Boyne Valley Group implemented a speech directed stock picking system
- The central system is based on Psion’ Mobile Integration Suite (MIS) - an enterprise-wide, single solution that integrates RFID, barcode and speech technology
- The new system enables the flow of real-time information and electronic orders are automatically converted to speech commands which are sent to warehouse staff using wireless technology
The Benefits:
- Increase in productivity by 20%
- 100% order picking accuracy
- Reduced training time and costs due to user-friendliness
