Lucas Systems Company Profile
Lucas Systems helps companies transform their distribution center operations and continuously adapt to changing market dynamics. Our AI-based warehouse optimization solutions increase worker productivity, operational agility, and accuracy. The solutions incorporate 23-plus years of process expertise, smart software, and a variety of AI and other optimization technologies that are embodied in Jennifer™, the brain and voice of the Lucas solution. Lucas helps you make the smartest moves at the lowest cost with Jennifer.
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Lucas Systems
150 North Meadows DriveWexford, Pennsylvania, 15090
United States
724-940-7000
724-940-7001
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Double DC Productivity and Reduce Travel 30-70% Without Robots
Labor is the single largest operating cost in most DCs, and travel often accounts for half of all labor time, especially in order picking. Lucas Dynamic Work Optimization (DWO) uses advanced mathematical models and artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce travel 30-70%. Customers using DWO have more than doubled picking productivity and cut labor hours in half without making any changes to their warehouse layout or adding expensive automation or robotics.Downloads
In this white paper, we explore each of these topics and deliver strategies employers can implement to build these learnings...
Simplifying and streamlining processes makes work better for workers, “and that’s better for the business.”
Many top-performing DCs have maxed out their productivity gains and travel savings through process design and optimization.
The majority of DCs do not use engineered standards to plan, manage and optimize their operations today; machine learning tools...
Lucas System's Optimization Suite allowed Baptist to keep their system of record intact, improved accuracy and productivity, and made work...
Lucas Systems News & Resources
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Warehouse execution systems (WES) stretches to encompass labor
July 11, 2023
Warehouse execution system software got its start by helping DC operations to balance the flow of work across various automated systems, with
only WMS and WCS software in place to help. WES is breaking ground again, with solution providers talking about orchestration with labor resources, which stands to broaden its appeal.
Labor Management: Technology + Methods = Progress
February 7, 2023
Technology like assistive picking mobile robots, intuitive mobile devices and LMS can help overcome labor management challenges. But it also takes best practices like structured goal setting, in-person communication and employee engagement to be best positioned to maximize labor resources.
Lucas Systems Voice of the Warehouse Worker Insights
November 10, 2022
In this white paper, we explore each of these topics and deliver strategies employers can implement to build these learnings into actions to attract, retain and engage on-floor warehouse workers.
Survey: Warehouse workers see value in tech that helps them do their jobs
June 29, 2022
Lucas Systems' new ‘Voice of the Warehouse Worker’ study found that nearly 3 out of 4 (74%) on-floor workers said they would consider a pay cut at another company for an opportunity to use technology if it helps them in their job.
Warehouse Workers Want Technology to Help Them Do Their Jobs, Finds Lucas Systems Study
June 29, 2022
Lucas Systems reports in its "Voice of the Warehouse Worker Study" that nearly half of on-floor staffers welcome robots in relieving physical stress, but many are still concerned about automation.
Fetch Robotics, Zebra Technologies Look to Manage Both People and Robots
February 7, 2022
Beyond existing goods-to-person automation and warehouse management systems, Zebra says the Fetch fulfillment software can optimize the activities of both people and mobile robots.
Wireless mobility moves the bar higher
February 3, 2022
Building on faster, more robust communications networks, wireless devices from handheld terminals to autonomous mobile robots are on a path to increasing operational efficiencies, regardless of workforce challenges.
Automatic data capture (ADC) at the edge
January 17, 2022
Automatic data capture just got a new ally, the edge. The technology allows everything from scanners to voice systems to process data on the edge of where it is collected. The result is real-time decisions that deal with reality, not some plan that no longer applies.
Simco Logistics implements voice-directed system
October 18, 2021
With the new technology, the distributor increased productivity by 15%.
Warehouse AI Carries High Expectations, but Also Challenges
September 16, 2021
Lucas Systems new market study finds respondents are optimistic about AI, but also exposes some concerns around AI deployment and benefits versus cost
Warehouses Not Yet Taking Full Advantage of AI, Finds Lucas Systems Study
September 16, 2021
Lucas Systems recently commissioned a study conducted by Vanson Bourne. It found that warehouse executives are interested in AI and automation but worry about costs.
Collaboration Between Warehouse Workers and Robots
August 25, 2021
Lucas Systems, announced a partnership with Silicon Valley-based Fetch Robotics to enable the next generation of smart warehouses.
Lucas Systems and Fetch Robotics announce new partnership
August 4, 2021
The combined solutions from Lucas and Fetch seek to optimize collaboration between warehouse workers and mobile robots
Lucas Systems, Fetch Robotics to Jointly Optimize Warehouse Worker and Robot Collaboration
August 4, 2021
Lucas Systems plans to orchestrate both warehouse workers and Fetch's autonomous mobile robots to optimize picking, improve productivity, and relieve labor shortages.
Optimize Ecommerce Fulfillment Without Replacing Current DC Infrastructure
May 21, 2021
As retail DCs and manufacturers volumes increase, many facilities are struggling to scale up their ecommerce fulfillment capabilities to meet the demand.
Lucas Systems on the Web
AI-embedded tech helps secure the warehouse workforce - Design World Network
AI-embedded tech helps secure the warehouse workforce Design World Network (June 30, 2023)
Lucas Demonstrates Voice Picking on Android Wearables ... - PR Web
Lucas Demonstrates Voice Picking on Android Wearables ... PR Web (April 03, 2017)
Lucas Systems and Dotcom Distribution Presenting in IMHX ... - PR Web
Lucas Systems and Dotcom Distribution Presenting in IMHX ... PR Web (September 08, 2016)
Logistics News: New Dematic Mini-Load AS/RS Order Fulfillment ... - Supply Chain Digest
Logistics News: New Dematic Mini-Load AS/RS Order Fulfillment ... Supply Chain Digest (February 16, 2009)
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