Tote-to-Person Automation Solution

Tote to Person Automation

Tote-to-person is a warehouse picking system that reduces labour and time intensive warehouse processes by bringing inventory directly to your operators.


Smart Storage. Faster Fulfilment.

Manual picking is one of the most labour-intensive and time-consuming processes in warehouse operations. But as your product portfolio grows, order volumes surge and workforce constraints tighten, something has got to give!

Tote-to-person automation brings inventory directly to operators, thus reducing fatigue, speeding up picking and increasing accuracy. It is more efficient, scalable for growth and able to keep meet the ever-growing customer demands to keep you on top of orders and ahead of the competition.

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Enhanced Efficiency

Tote to person brings inventory directly to workers, reducing picking times and enabling faster order fulfilment.

Improved Accuracy

Minimises human errors with automated systems to ensure the correct items are picked.

Space Optimisation

Optimises warehouse space using high-density storage solutions without expanding the footprint.

What is a Tote-to-Person System?

Tote-to-Person systems are a type of automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) that delivers totes containing stored goods directly to ergonomic pick stations via robotics or conveyors.

This eliminates unnecessary walking and searching, allowing your team to focus on speed, precision, and value-added tasks.

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Why SMEs are Turning to Tote-to-Person Automation

Growing small to medium-sized businesses face a unique set of pressures: rising customer expectations, seasonal demand spikes, and the need to maximise warehouse space.

Tote-to-Person systems help by:

  • Utilising up to 5x the storage capacity of traditional shelves
  • Dramatically reducing picking time and errors
  • Simplifying put-away and returns
  • Ensuring fast, flexible fulfilment even at peak times


Benefits for SMEs

  • Efficiency
  • Accuracy
  • Optimisation
  • Labour

Enhanced Efficiency

Tote-to-person systems significantly cuts down the time spent locating and moving items, enabling faster order picking and shorter order fulfilment cycles.

This allows SMEs to respond faster to customer demands and manage peak periods smoothly. It also helps streamline internal workflows, reducing bottlenecks in busy warehouse environments.

Efficiency

Improved Accuracy

By automating tote handling and picking of items, the risk of human error in selecting the wrong items or misplacing stock is drastically reduced.

This leads to more accurate orders and fewer corrections or returns. For SMEs, this translates to better customer satisfaction and increased trust in service reliability.

Accuracy

Space Optimisation

Tote-to-person systems use high-density storage, often using vertical space that would otherwise go unused.

This enables SMEs to store more inventory within the same footprint, delaying or even eliminating the need for costly warehouse expansion. Better space usage also leads to improved organisation and inventory control.

Optimisation

Labour Savings

With automation handling repetitive and physically demanding tasks, tote-to-person systems can reduce the reliance of manual labour, particularly valuable during times of staffing shortages.

This not only lower operational costs but also allows existing staff to focus on higher-value activities. It also reduces workplace injuries and fatigue, contributing to a safer environment.

Labour

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Ready to Optimise Your Warehouse?

If you’re struggling with space, speed, or staff it’s time to rethink what’s possible. Tote-to-Person systems offer an ideal automation solution for SMEs looking to streamline order fulfilment and prepare for the future of warehouse logistics. 

Talk to SEC Group today and find out how we can help you boost productivity, accuracy, and return on investment without overhauling your entire operation. 

Get in Touch for a free consultation with our warehouse automation experts. 

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FAQs

Most core warehouse processes can be automated to some degree, including receiving, putaway, picking, sortation, replenishment, packaging, and shipping. The processes you should automate depend on your order profile and SKU mix, which is what we assess before we recommend anything.

Warehouse automation utilises robotics, sensors, and software to streamline key processes, including picking, packing, transport, and storage. Systems communicate through a Warehouse Execution System, so stock movement, order data, and labour planning stay in sync, resulting in faster processing, fewer errors, and lower operational costs.

We offer comprehensive warehouse automation solutions that include both digital and physical automation. Physical automation covers Autonomous Mobile Robots, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, and goods-to-person technology. Digital automation includes the Warehouse Execution System, which ties those physical systems together with your inventory and fulfilment data.

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At SEC we work together to deliver the best possible result for you, our customer.

Our dedicated and experienced sales teams, data analysts, designers, project managers and customer service staff communicate and collaborate to design and install the best possible system for your needs. Our staff are your project’s most valuable asset, take time to meet some of them here.

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Award-winning design

Our commitment to digital innovation in warehouse design is highlighted by our recent achievement: winning the 2025 CILT Award for Excellence in Supply Chain Innovation. 

This prestigious recognition is a testament to our advanced use of data and comprehensive analysis in every warehouse layout we craft.

Our approach, characterised by data-driven designs and extensive post-sales support, not only sets industry standards but also demonstrates our dedication to leading-edge solutions in logistics.

This CILT award underscores our excellence in integrating technology and data for innovative warehouse solutions.

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Awards & accreditations for this service

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Supply Chain Innovation

CILT Supply Chain Innovation Winner 2025

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UKMHA Customer Service Excellence Award Finalist The Archie's 2025

UKMHA Customer Excellence Award Finalist 2025

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UKMHA Operational Efficiency award 2025 The Archies

UKMHA Operational Efficiency Finalist 2025

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We’re finalists for the Customer Service Award!

Customer Service Award – Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2024

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IET Excellence and Innovation Awards 2023

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