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Boost warehouse order fulfillment with smart vision picking technology

Vision picking is a hands-free picking method that guides frontline workers through every step of order fulfillment. No paper lists. No handheld scanners. Built for the warehouse logistics sector, it replaces traditional order preparation methods with smart augmented reality (AR) overlays that project picking instructions directly into the worker's field of view.
 

✓ Higher picking accuracy
✓ Faster order fulfillment
✓ Less cognitive load
✓ Better ergonomics for frontline workers

Pick-by-vision

How vision picking in warehouse operations works

Vision picking connects your WMS or ERP to the frontline worker's field of view in real time. Every pick is guided, verified, and synced automatically.

  • Step 1: Orders are sent to the data glasses

    Open orders are pushed from your WMS or ERP directly to the AR glasses. Order processing begins immediately, without manual input or paper-based pick lists.

  • Step 2: AR overlays guide every pick

    Heads-up displays show the SKU, bin location, quantity, and product information directly in the frontline worker's field of vision. No screen-switching. No guesswork.

  • Step 3: Each pick is verified in real time

    Picks are confirmed via voice, scan, or RFID. This integrated verification step reduces misspicks and improves picking accuracy across all warehouse tasks.

  • Step 4: Completed tasks sync automatically

    Finished picks sync back to your warehouse management system. Pick rates improve, order processing accelerates, and your warehouse data stays current.

Hardware

Purpose-built hardware for hands-free order fulfillment

Vision picking runs on head-mounted displays (HMDs) and wearable hardware designed specifically for warehouse tasks. Smart glasses and heads-up displays (HUDs) work together to keep frontline workers guided, informed, and hands-free throughout the entire picking process.

Data glasses project step-by-step picking instructions directly into the frontline worker's field of view, paired with a glove or ring scanner for fast confirmation. This replaces paper lists and supports a faster, safer picking process.

Heads-up displays show the SKU, bin location, and quantity directly onto a transparent lens in real time without requiring screen-switching or handheld devices. HUDs keep critical order information visible at all times, right where the frontline worker needs it.

Wearable hardware keeps frontline workers hands-free throughout the entire picking process, supporting safety, speed, and accuracy across all warehouse tasks. Compatible accessories like scanners connect seamlessly to the setup.

Backend integrations

Robust integrations to streamline warehouse operations

TeamViewer connects directly to the systems running your logistics operations. Getting the right data to the right frontline worker at the right time is the foundation of any effective pick-by-vision system.

Which orders are pending? What is the next pick? Where are the items located? Your picking solution must display all this information in the right order throughout the picking process. That means it needs a direct connection to the backend system where that data lives.

With TeamViewer Frontline Pick, connecting your AR picking solution to your ERP or warehouse management system is straightforward. TeamViewer supports integrations with SAP, Manhattan, JDA, and many others. Pre-configured interfaces and extensive integration capabilities make setup fast. Deep integrations also support quick scalability to multiple sites.

SAP Extended Warehouse Management

Build intelligent supply chains with SAP integration

TeamViewer Frontline integrates directly with SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) to connect your vision-based picking system with your broader supply chain.

You can streamline your value chain with real-time data flows across your entire operation. This drives holistic process optimization throughout the supply chain. The integration helps you digitalize warehouse operations and build a more connected, productive frontline workforce.

Vision picking vs. voice picking

Which picking method works best for complex warehouses?

Vision picking outperforms voice picking in high-SKU, high-accuracy warehouse environments. Here is why operations managers in complex logistics settings choose pick-by-vision over audio-only methods.

Voice picking (pick-by-voice)
Vision picking (pick-by-vision)

Audio-only

Visual AR overlays with audio confirmation

Limited in noisy warehouses

Works in any warehouse environment

Limited to simple, linear tasks; inadequate for multi-step processes, quality control, or pre-assembly

Handles complex workflows with step-by-step visual cues, schematics, and images

No visual SKU or location display

HUD shows SKU, bin location, and quantity in field of view

Higher misspick risk on complex, multi-SKU picks

Near-zero misspicks via integrated verification

Workers must learn voice commands and error correction procedures from scratch

Visual overlays guide frontline workers through unfamiliar tasks immediately, with no commands to memorize

Voice picking works for basic, low-SKU workflows. But in complex warehouses with high order volumes, visual AR overlays give frontline workers more information, faster, with fewer errors. TeamViewer Frontline Pick delivers the best of both worlds: visual AR overlays as the primary interface, with audio cues available where they add value.

KPI dashboard

Real-time insights for your warehouse operations

The TeamViewer Frontline KPI dashboard gives warehouse operations managers direct visibility into pick performance, order accuracy, and process efficiency.

The integrated business intelligence solution transforms raw warehouse data into actionable insights. You can analyze executed orders, picked items, and exceptions over time. You can also review the average process composition across all pick-by-vision steps. These insights reveal exactly where to optimize.

The solid data foundation also supports decisions about your technical infrastructure and item arrangement in the warehouse.

Access and analyze real-time data to improve warehousing processes

  • Identify improvement areas using process data from active picking operations
  • Analyze individual pick-by-vision process steps in detail
  • Detect disruptions in the warehouse early
  • Use individual data points to resolve specific issues fast

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Benefits

Easy-to-use data glasses speed up warehouse processes by up to 40%.

Near-zero errors through integrated quality control at every pick.

Easy training and fast onboarding get new frontline workers productive in hours.

Industry-proven and in active global use for years.

A central graphical overview of all key performance indicators, available in real time.

ROI within months, driven by low initial costs and immediate performance gains.

Implementing vision picking in your warehouse is easier than you think

Frontline Command Center

Manage your users, devices, tasks, and data from one place

The Frontline Command Center gives you full control of your smart glasses inventory, device configuration, and frontline worker onboarding from a single interface. Everything you need to keep your fleet running safely and efficiently.

Key capabilities of Frontline Command Center

The device management view in the Frontline Command Center lets you control and manage your wearables from one place. Keep your full fleet of data glasses up to date, troubleshoot via remote assistance when you need to, and stay confident that every unit in the field is properly configured and safe to use.

With one-scan setup, adding new smart glasses to your inventory takes minutes. Scan a barcode to start configuration. The glasses are ready for use in just a few steps. The same applies to all accessories, including scanners and other wearables.

The screencast feature in the Frontline Command Center lets supervisors view exactly what frontline workers see through their AR glasses in real time. This makes it easy to train new frontline workers without tying up experienced staff. New hires are guided through warehouse tasks directly via the heads-up display and are ready to work within hours.

Features

Key features of TeamViewer's vision picking solution

Device management

Manage all wearables deployed to frontline workers from a single interface.

User management

Control users and frontline workers easily from one central console.

Confirmation technologies

Choose the verification method that fits your workflow: voice, scan, or RFID.

Live video call

Enable frontline workers to communicate with supervisors or remote experts at any time.

Reports and analysis

Access a clear view of all performed warehouse tasks and picking outcomes.

System integrations

Integrate into existing ERP and WMS systems fast, with minimal effort.

Exception handling

Identify and resolve irregularities quickly during order fulfillment with built-in exception handling capabilities.

Wireless updates

Keep your data glasses current with over-the-air updates that reduce support costs without compromising safety.

Gamification

Unlock your team's potential with built-in gamification

Pick-by-vision already simplifies warehouse tasks. The gamification features in TeamViewer Frontline take it further by making those tasks genuinely engaging for frontline workers.

  • Easily adjustable to your warehouse metrics
  • Built with well-known gaming elements
  • Seamlessly integrated playful elements for work feedback
  • Level structure can function as the base for a broader employee engagement program

 
 

Combat skill shortages with vision picking and gamification

  • Motivate and incentivize your workforce with solutions that are fun to work with
  • Drive work satisfaction through recognition and instant reward
  • Create a modern warehouse that becomes an attractive workplace with cutting-edge technology
  • Train new employees easily with stand-alone training that doesn't tie up resources
  • Build meaningful relationships and foster an environment of appreciation and growth

Important messages, right in the field of view

Push notifications deliver critical information to individual frontline workers or entire teams instantly, straight to the heads-up display. You reach the right people at the right moment without pulling them off task.

  • Send messages to individual pickers or entire picking teams
  • Deliver urgent operational updates immediately during active order fulfillment
  • Maintain always-on communication without phone calls, radios, or stopping work

 
 

Implementation

How TeamViewer implements your vision picking solution

TeamViewer's implementation process is built to get you live fast and scale without disruption. From kickoff workshop to full deployment, you have expert support at every stage.

  • Project start: Workshop

    • Identify stakeholders
    • Define project scope
    • Map your current picking process
  • Setup and deployment

    • Hardware provisioning for data glasses and accessories
    • Infrastructure setup and testing
    • Training for key users and frontline workers
  • Go-live

    • Initial deployment at selected sites
    • Smart glasses and wearables supplied to operators at pilot locations
  • Usage and scaling

    • Full deployment across all sites
    • Equipment supplied to all operators
    • Ongoing maintenance, support, and system updates

Project scope

Let our AR experts onboard you in days, scale in weeks

TeamViewer's AR specialists guide you through your entire vision picking journey, from the first workshop to full-scale deployment across your warehouse network.

In an in-depth workshop combined with a tour of your facility, the team identifies your pain points and maps out the optimization potential specific to your operation. The process covers:

  • What does your current picking process look like?
  • What type of infrastructure are you integrating with?
  • Where are the biggest opportunities for improvement?
  • Which hardware fits your specific use case?

TeamViewer's implementation team is one of the most experienced enterprise AR teams in the world.

We've implemented pick-by-vision for some of the world's biggest warehouses. Now, let us do it for you.