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Top 20: Speaking of voice with Vocollect

Material Handling Management, April 2010

Most conversations I have with business executives these days begin with commiseration about how rotten business has been for the last year or so. It’s so universally true that no one bothers to make excuses or seem embarrassed about the fact that they suffered: We’re all suffering. Not so at Vocollect at number 19 on Modern’s 2009 list of the Top 20 Automatic Data Capture Suppliers.

SR-15: Behind-the-head headset for voice system workers

Material Handling Management, March 2009

The SR-15 is ideal for employees performing fast-paced mobile tasks that cannot wear typical over-the-head headset models due to hair style, religious headwear or comfort issues.

Vocollect Voice on the Intermec CK3 rugged mobile computer

DC Velocity, March 2009

Vocollect Inc., a supplier of voice-directed systems, is now offering Vocollect Voice on the new Intermec CK3 rugged mobile computer. Vocollect Voice eliminates unnecessary distractions, helping distribution workers focus on the task instead of the tools. This is achieved by talking people through their daily tasks, replacing cumbersome lists and traditional data-capture methods with hands-free, personal voice dialogues.

Vocollect expands Asia operations

Modern Material Handling, January 2009

Vocollect, the company best known for voice-directed work systems for supply chain managers and workers, is building on its foothold in Japan to move into the continent.

Yakka Finds Its Voice

Apparel, January 2009

Radio frequency scanning and vertical carousel picking: Yakka's team had already been through these two technology overhauls to its warehousing and distribution processes back in 1993. These experiences came in handy when Yakka (an Aboriginal word for "work") decided to switch to voice-directed picking.

Wearing it well: Vocollect celebrates more than two decades in Pittsburgh

TEQ Magazine, November 2008

Vocollect celebrates more than two decades in Pittsburgh; Surpasses $100 million in revenue; Sees future with new markets.

Younger workers value work-life balance as important perk

Pittsburgh Business Times, September 2008

Sarah Antonette and Rob Vargo are prime examples of up-and-coming employees who accepted their current positions after considering more than just the salary and standard benefits package. Although they could have taken jobs that paid comparable salaries with similar benefits, they opted to work for companies that provide career advancement, community outreach and work-life balance.

The little startup that could—Vocollect celebrates 20 years, hiring 50

Pop City, September 2008

This year the Pittsburgh-based company celebrates its 20th anniversary and a $100 million in revenue milestone, the most successful voice supplier in the world. The little startup that could isn’t stopping now, with new customers in Korea, Russia and Latin America joining its already established global network throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia.

World of Difference: Finally, Some Good News

Modern Materials Handling Online, August 2008

“Our main mission is to provide gainful employment for the visually impaired and totally blind,” says Greg Hernandez, distribution/ warehouse manager at Austin Lighthouse. “The workers pick orders, bring them to a production line, put them through a quality-control function and then take them to packing and shipping stations.”

the choice is voice

DC Velocity, July 2008

Though many would be surprised to hear it, voice-directed technology is well into its second decade of use in distribution operations. And it's undergone something of a transformation during the past 20 years. For one thing, the technology, which was once used mainly for order picking, has branched out into a variety of other application. Today it's being used for receiving, put-away, replenishment, cycle counting, shipping, and more. Plus, it's no longer limited to dedicated voice devices; these days, the technology is being integrated into multimodal portable computer units that also offer wireless communications, scanning, label printing, and RFID capabilities.

RFID and Voice Enhance Productivity on Pick-to-Tote Operations

RFID Product News, June 2008

Voice applications in the distribution center (DC) have been proven to significantly increase worker accuracy, productivity, safety, and job satisfaction throughout the global supply chain.

Finding your voice

Multichannel Merchant, May 2008

Voice-directed work can provide a serious boost to productivity, accuracy, safety and job satisfaction in distribution centers. How do you get the best results when implementing the technology? It helps to simultaneously plan for the people side of a voice deployment.

technology takes the road to Rio

DC Velocity, February 2008

As Latin America's economies stabilize, the region is becoming a competitive exporter. Consumer demand is rising, and that has drawn retailers and manufacturers from North America, Europe, and Asia to its fast-growing cities and industrial centers. Multinationals like Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, and Sony have forced competition on these markets. They've also brought along some high expectations: They want the same data quality and supply chain visibility they enjoy in more developed parts of the world. All of these factors make for an upbeat forecast for supply chain technology south of the border, though vendors will still find there are hurdles to clear.

Bi-Rite implements voice-picking technology

Modern Materials Handling, February 2008

“When you're picking orders at 2 a.m. even under the best of circumstances it's a challenge for any human being to maintain focus all night long,” says Dennis Collins, BiRite's general manager. “We knew we had to automate.

The multi-modal warehouse

Modern Materials Handling, January 2008

Warehouse management and data collection are converging into one system that can scan a bar code, read an RFID tag or communicate instructions using voice technology.

Try these on for size: Wearable computers

Computerworld, October 2007

Problems with battery life, interfaces and outdoor use have hampered the growth of the wearable computer market

Voice technology hardware and software: have you heard the latest?

Logistics Management, July 2007

The evolution of voice technology hardware over the past 20 years is nothing less than impressive. In that time, voice-directed solutions have evolved from large desktop workstations to small, rugged, wearable devices that are seamlessly connected over a wireless network.