Smart Warehouse Visual Picking & Item Locating Solution | Pick-to-Light System by FYJ
Intelligent Warehouse Locating Solution with Smart Light Guidance, IoT Tracking & Real-Time Item Visibility

Modern warehouses are becoming increasingly complex due to:
- Growing SKU quantities
- Faster order fulfillment requirements
- Labor shortages
- Temporary inventory movement
- Increasing dependence on experienced warehouse workers
Traditional warehouse searching methods often rely on:
- Employee memory
- Manual shelf inspection
- PDA screen verification
- Fixed storage location records
These approaches create challenges such as:
- Long searching time
- High labor dependency
- Picking inefficiency
- Difficulty locating temporarily moved inventory
- Increased operational costs
The FYJ Smart Warehouse Visual Picking & Item Locating Solution is an intelligent warehouse automation solution that combines Pick-to-Light technology, sound-light tags, IoT locating devices, and warehouse software integration to help businesses quickly locate products, pallets, materials, and returnable assets.
The solution is designed to provide:
- Up to 99.9% locating accuracy under suitable deployment environments
- Less than 1 second response time after locating commands
- 1+ year battery life for smart locating tags
Helping enterprises transform warehouse operations from:
- Searching → Locating
- Experience-based operation → Digital operation
What Is a Smart Warehouse Visual Picking & Item Locating System?
A Smart Warehouse Visual Picking & Item Locating System, also known as a Pick-to-Light System, is an intelligent warehouse technology that uses light and sound signals to guide operators to the correct item location.
Unlike traditional picking methods where workers repeatedly switch between:
PDA Screen → Shelf → Product → PDA Screen
a smart locating system provides direct physical guidance:
Search Item → Target Tag Activates → Light & Sound Guidance → Operator Finds Item
By reducing manual searching and improving location visibility, visual picking systems help warehouses:
- Reduce picking time
- Lower picking errors
- Reduce dependency on experienced workers
- Shorten employee training cycles
- Improve warehouse productivity
About FYJ Smart Locating Solution
FYJ is a software and hardware integrated solution provider specializing in:
With nearly 20 years of industry experience, FYJ develops and delivers complete digital solutions combining:
- Management software
- Smart IoT hardware
- RFID devices
- Warehouse automation technologies
FYJ Global Capability
- Nearly 20 years of stable operation
- 3,000+ enterprise customers
- Projects delivered across 6 continents and 34 regions
- Serving more than 10 industries
- ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 / ISO 27001 / ISO 20000 certified
- National High-Tech Enterprise
- Class 3A Credit Rated Enterprise
FYJ solutions have been deployed in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and enterprise asset management scenarios worldwide.
Traditional Searching vs FYJ Smart Locating
| Traditional Warehouse Searching |
FYJ Smart Locating Solution |
| Depends on employee experience |
System-guided locating |
| Manual visual searching |
Light and sound guidance |
| Long walking distance |
Locate target items quickly |
| Difficult for new workers |
Easy operation and training |
| Fixed location dependency |
Supports dynamic movement scenarios |
| High labor cost |
Improved operational efficiency |
Warehouse Challenges We Solve
Different industries face different locating problems. FYJ provides targeted smart locating solutions for various warehouse environments.

1. Traditional Warehouse
Reduce Dependency on Experienced Warehouse Workers
Challenge
Many traditional warehouses rely heavily on experienced employees who remember:
- Product locations
- Storage rules
- Warehouse layout
When experienced workers leave:
- New employees require longer training
- Picking speed decreases
- Operational knowledge is difficult to transfer
FYJ Solution
FYJ installs smart sound-light tags on:
- Storage shelves
- Material bins
- Product locations
- Frequently picked items
When an item needs to be located:
- The system identifies the target item
- A locating command is sent
- The corresponding tag flashes and sounds
- The operator immediately finds the correct location
Business Benefits
- Reduce dependence on experienced workers
- Shorten employee onboarding time
- Improve picking consistency
- Make warehouse operations easier to standardize
2. E-commerce Warehouse
Reduce Visual Switching Between PDA and Products
Challenge
E-commerce fulfillment centers process thousands of order lines every day.
Operators frequently switch between:
PDA → Shelf → Product → PDA
This causes:
- Reduced picking speed
- Visual fatigue
- Higher error risks
- Lower fulfillment efficiency
FYJ Solution
FYJ Smart Pick-to-Light System provides direct picking guidance:
Order Generated → Location Identified → Smart Tag Activated → Product Picked
Workers follow the light and sound signal instead of manually searching through shelves.
Business Benefits
- Faster order fulfillment
- Reduced picking mistakes
- Lower training requirements
- Improved warehouse productivity
3. 3PL Warehouse
Solve Peak Season Pallet Searching Problems
Challenge
3PL warehouses often experience dynamic inventory problems during peak seasons:
- Temporary pallet storage
- Frequent forklift movement
- Changing inventory locations
- System location mismatch
The inventory exists, but operators cannot quickly locate the physical pallet.
FYJ Solution
FYJ deploys magnetic sound-light tags on pallets.
The solution supports dynamic locating scenarios:
- Pallets can move freely
- No fixed storage limitation
- Target pallets can be located quickly
Workflow:
Input Order Number → System Locates Asset → Tag Flashes & Sounds → Operator Finds Pallet
Business Benefits
- Reduce pallet searching time
- Improve peak-season operation capability
- Increase temporary storage utilization
- Reduce warehouse overtime pressure
4. Manufacturing Material Warehouse
Improve Production Material Searching Efficiency
Challenge
Manufacturing plants often store thousands of components:
- Electronic parts
- Production materials
- Tools
- Fixtures
Many items have similar appearance, making manual searching difficult.
FYJ Solution
Deploy smart locating tags on:
- Material storage locations
- Production material boxes
- Tool storage areas
The system guides operators directly to required materials.
Business Benefits
- Faster material preparation
- Reduced production waiting time
- Easier operation for new employees
- Improved production support efficiency
5. Returnable Asset Tracking
Locate Pallets, Containers and Circulation Equipment
Challenge
Many industries depend on reusable transport assets:
- Pallets
- Plastic turnover boxes
- Containers
- Transport carts
Common problems:
- Assets lost during circulation
- Manual counting difficulty
- Unknown current location
- Low utilization visibility
FYJ Solution
FYJ provides:
- Magnetic sound-light tags
- Clip sound-light tags
- Base stations
- Positioning beacons
- Management software
to improve visibility of returnable assets.
How FYJ Smart Locating System Works

Smart Locating System Architecture
The solution includes four major components:
1. Smart Sound-Light Tags
Magnetic Sound-Light Tags
Suitable for:
- Metal shelves
- Pallets
- Equipment
- Containers
Advantages:
- Fast installation
- Easy relocation
- Flexible deployment
Clip Sound-Light Tags
Suitable for:
- Plastic containers
- Turnover boxes
- Mobile assets
Advantages:
- Secure attachment
- Convenient movement
2. Base Station
The base station provides communication between:
- Smart tags
- Positioning network
- Software platform
Functions include:
- Signal communication
- Data transmission
- System coordination
3. Positioning Beacons
Beacons provide warehouse positioning coverage.
They enable:
- Real-time communication
- Accurate locating
- Large-area deployment
4. Management Software Platform
Provides:
- Item searching
- Location management
- Task assignment
- Status monitoring
- Data analysis
Technical Advantages
High Locating Accuracy
FYJ smart locating technology is designed to achieve up to 99.9% locating accuracy under suitable deployment conditions.
This enables reliable locating in:
- Dense storage environments
- Large warehouses
- Complex industrial scenarios
Fast Response Time
After a locating command is triggered, the target tag responds in:
Less than 1 second
through light and sound signals.
Long Battery Life
Smart sound-light tags are designed for:
1+ year battery operation
depending on usage frequency and configuration.
This helps reduce:
- Maintenance frequency
- Replacement workload
- Operational interruption
Real Implementation Case Studies
Case Study 1: Indonesia Electronics Manufacturing Service Provider
Customer Background
A large electronics manufacturing service provider in Indonesia manages thousands of components including:
- Resistors
- Capacitors
- IC chips
- SMT production materials
Many materials have very similar appearance.
Challenge
Before implementation:
| Item |
Situation |
| Inventory method |
Paper inventory cards |
| SMT steel mesh searching |
20-30 minutes |
| Operation dependency |
Experienced workers |
FYJ Solution
Implemented:
- 400+ smart sound-light tags
- Material location identification
- SMT steel mesh locating system
Results
| Metric |
Improvement |
| Warehouse productivity |
+80% |
| Employee training |
Reduced to 2-3 days |
| Paper records Replaced by |
digital operation |
| Expansion |
Additional 300 tags planned |
Customer Voice
“Before, finding the correct SMT steel mesh depended on experienced workers. Now, when the light turns on, even new employees can find the right one within seconds.”

Case Study 2: Singapore Cable Manufacturing Company
Challenge
Cable reels were stored across indoor and outdoor areas.
Problems:
- Similar-looking reels
- Metal environment
- Frequent movement
- Manual searching required 30-45 minutes
FYJ Solution
Implemented:
- RFID + sound-light locating solution
- Anti-metal RFID tags
- Position reference points
- Handheld locating devices
Results
| Metric |
Improvement |
| Searching time |
30-45 min → less than 5 min |
| Efficiency improvement |
Over 85% |
| Metal environment operation |
Stable |
Customer Voice
“We only need to enter the cable reel number, and the location information appears on the handheld device. Work that previously took half an hour now takes less than five minutes.”

Case Study 3: Guangzhou 3PL Warehouse
Challenge
During peak seasons:
- Hundreds of pallets temporarily stored
- Forklifts frequently moved inventory
- Physical location differed from system records
FYJ Solution
Implemented:
- Magnetic sound-light tags on pallets
- Dynamic locating system
- Real-time pallet tracking
Results
| Metric |
Improvement |
| Locating response |
1.2 seconds |
| Searching efficiency |
Improved by 99.9% |
| Peak-season operation |
Significantly improved |
Customer Voice
“During peak season, we used to spend most of our time searching for goods. Now, even if pallets are moved to temporary locations, we can find them immediately when the light turns on.”
Implementation Process
FYJ provides complete project delivery:
- Requirement Analysis
- Warehouse Environment Evaluation
- Solution Design
- Hardware Deployment
- Software Integration
- User Training
- System Acceptance
Why Choose FYJ?
FYJ combines:
- Software development capability
- IoT hardware manufacturing
- RFID technology experience
- Warehouse automation expertise
We help enterprises achieve:
- Faster item locating
- Lower labor dependency
- Higher picking efficiency
- Better warehouse visibility

Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Pick-to-Light system?
A Pick-to-Light system uses light indicators to guide warehouse workers to the correct picking location, reducing searching time and improving accuracy.
Can FYJ smart locating work with existing WMS?
Yes. FYJ smart locating solutions can work together with warehouse management systems to improve physical item locating efficiency.
Can the system track moving pallets?
Yes. Magnetic sound-light tags can be installed on pallets and containers to support dynamic locating scenarios.
Can smart locating work in metal environments?
Yes. FYJ provides industrial locating solutions suitable for challenging environments including metal shelves and metal containers.
How long does the smart tag battery last?
FYJ smart sound-light tags are designed for battery life of one year or longer depending on usage frequency.
Transform Warehouse Searching into Intelligent Locating
Stop searching shelf by shelf.
Stop depending only on experienced workers.
With FYJ Smart Warehouse Visual Picking & Item Locating Solution, every item can be found faster, easier, and more accurately.
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