Case Study: Sealey Tools achieves higher warehouse productivity with Dakota Integrated Solutions' voice-directed picking

Sealey Tools Achieves Significant Productivity Uplift with New Voice-Enabled Solution from Dakota

Sealey Tools, a leading professional tool supplier, faced a significant challenge in its warehouse when a pandemic-driven surge in orders overwhelmed its existing picking processes, threatening its ability to meet customer delivery promises. To address this, the company partnered with vendor Dakota Integrated Solutions to explore a voice-directed picking solution to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Dakota Integrated Solutions implemented a voice-picking system utilizing Honeywell technology, which seamlessly integrated with Sealey’s Microsoft Dynamics AX system. The solution equipped workers with wearable computers and headsets for audible instructions. The results were immediate, with a dramatic reduction in orders requiring next-day picking, often bringing that figure from 20% down to zero. This enabled same-day shipping for orders received as late as 5:30 PM, significantly boosting productivity and maintaining Sealey's high service levels.

Sealey Tools

Simon Tricker

Warehouse Manager