Pick-to-Light
Pick-to-light (PTL) is a system of lights on storage locations that shows pickers where to pick and how many units, with each pick confirmed by pressing a button.
Why it matters for ecommerce brands
Raises speed and accuracy for high-volume SKUs and is often paired with put walls to sort batch-picked items into orders.
Common questions
- Does pick-to-light reduce picking errors?
- Yes, it usually improves accuracy and speed because lights show the exact location and quantity, and workers confirm each pick with a button. It works best for fast-moving SKUs in a fixed area.
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"Pick-to-Light (PTL)." Fulfillment Lexicon, last reviewed October 16, 2026. https://fulfillment.wiki/glossary/pick-to-light/