Automation

Logistics solutions, especially for picking logistics systems and automated storage solutions, should be designed to maximize productivity rates, whilst reducing the number of movements, the transportation work and space occupied in stores.

An automated storage and retrieval system consists of a variety of computer-controlled systems for automatically placing and retrieving loads from defined storage locations. Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) are typically used in applications where:

• there is a very high volume of loads being moved into and out of storage
• storage density is important because of space constraints
• accuracy is critical because of potential expensive damages to the load

This pallet racking system is high density, given the reduction of working aisles and the maximization of footprint and height; quick, as it reduces response times and improves productivity by using automatic stacker cranes; and reliable, as it allows for a daily inventory of stored products and minimizes errors when handling unit loads.

Key advantages are:

• Maximizing available storage space
• Increase of unit load density by surface
• Precision on unit load handling
• Increase of warehouse productivity
• Great reliability and control of stocks