XPO Logistics pilots intelligent inventory picking technology

XPO Logistics

XPO Logistics has announced that it is piloting a new intelligent technology in France in collaboration with Zebra Technologies. XPO and Voiteq, a provider of voice-directed work solutions, have developed an inventory-picking application for the Zebra HD4000 enterprise head-mounted display. XPO claims to be one of the first logistics companies to test the technology in France in real-life warehouse operations, following a successful pilot in the UK. 

The HD4000 provides a real-time, field-of-view display that, in combination with Voiteq’s voice solution, allows communication of inventory locations and other information. The company claims that this will improve speed and accuracy by keeping employees informed in real time while freeing them to focus on more important tasks.

“We are pleased that our input has been instrumental in adapting Zebra’s HD4000 to the logistics environment. By leading with pilots in Europe, we are committing to further supporting our employees in the workplace, while helping our customers improve the efficiency of their supply chains,” said Richard Cawston, Managing director, Supply Chain – Europe, XPO Logistics.

Source: XPO Logistics