ASRS
AUTOMATED STORAGE & RETRIEVAL SYSTEM
Shifting Demand to Optimize Performance
Warehouse management system alone cannot automate the process. It involves a combination of business process to be followed with that system to achieve 100% productivity and accuracy.
An automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS or AS/RS) 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 application where: there is a very high volume of loads being moved into and out of storage; storage density is important because space constraints; no value adding content is present in this process; accuracy is critical because of potential expensive damages to the load. AS/RS can be used with standard loads as well as non-standard loads. Retrieval of items is accomplished by specifying the item type and quantity to be retrieved. The computer determines where in the storage area the item can be retrieved from and schedules the retrieval. It directs the proper automated storage and retrieval machine (SRM) to the location where the item is stored and directs the machine to perform pick-up. A system of conveyors and or automated guided vehicles is sometimes part of the AS/RS system. These take load into and out of the storage area and move them to the manufacturing floor or the loading docks. To store items, the pallet or tray is placed at an input station for the system, the information for the inventory is entered into a computer terminal and the AS/RS system moves the load to the storage area, determines a suitable location for the item, and then stores the load. As items are stored onto or retrieved from the racks, the computer updates its inventory accordingly.
OBJECTIVE OF WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
More precisely, warehouse management involves the receipt, storage, and movement of the goods (most often finished goods), to intermediate storage locations or to a final customer. In the multi-echelon model for distribution, there may be multiple levels of warehouses. This includes a central warehouse, a regional warehouse (serviced by the central warehouse), and potentially retail warehouses (serviced by the regional warehouse). Warehouse management systems often utilize automatic identification and capture technology, such as barcode scanners, mobile computers, wireless LAN’s, and potentially radio-frequency identification (RFID) to efficiently monitor the flow of products. Once data has been collected, there is either a batch synchronization with, or a real-time wireless transmission to a central database. The database can then provide useful reports about the status of goods in the warehouse.
ADVANTAGE
Improving organization of the contents of a warehouse. Due to process being automated, it also allows for more storage space due to high-density storage, narrower aisles, etc.
Enabling a systematic and seamless link to order processing and logistics management to pick, pack, and ship the products out of the facility.
Allows for the tracking of where products are stocked, which suppliers they come from and the length of the time they are stored.
Benefits of
Automation
SPEED
EFFICIENCY
– Increased capacity – Volume/Time (2-10 x Manual)
– Increased Productivity – Unit Volume/Cost
– Capacity Equipment cost replaces labor cost 1:1
– Payback typically 3 years
– With time capital reducing value and labor increasing cost
ACCURACY
REDUCED ERRORS
– Built-In error checking mechanism
– Reduced waste and errors
– Accuracy is a cost bonus
INFORMATION
REAL-TIME
– Real time data trapping
– Process Control
– Production resource planning
– Performance Measurement
– Stock Management
– Cost Benefit
– After Sales/Customer Service Benefits
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PUBLIC RELATIONS
– Customers and Suppliers will always be more willing to deal with the Best or those who are perceived to be the Best!
Space, inventory, Equipment & People
Optimizing your distribution operations requires you to effectively manage all these important resources. Selecting the right Warehouse Management System (WMS) is imperative to keep inventory moving and customer shipments on schedule.
WoodTrees provides the means to ensure fast and accurate fulfilment through directed, optimized workflow in any environment, from a simple distribution environment to a challenging and complex distribution environment. WoodTrees Warehouse Management System gives companies across industries a foundation of best practices for receiving, put-away, inventory management, order processing, replenishment, pick/pack, loading and shipping, as well as the ability to build their own company-specific business processes using our adaptability tools.
Pallet Crane
System Logistics designs and builds stacker cranes development for any need of vertical automatic warehouse to store difference types of loading units. The stacker cranes pick and deliver units loads to and from storage lanes inside aisles of rack. When the loads are picked from the various storage lanes, they are delivered to drop off stations that then convey the pallet to another area within the system. They are equipped with one or more of the drop off stations that are suitable to the different features of the loading units. The stacker cranes provide completely automatic, fast and sage handling movement. Designed for the automated storage of materials, the heavy unit load stacker cranes travel along the aisles of the warehouse, where they enter, position and extract materials. The stacker cranes are guided by a management software system, which coordinates all the activities.
ADVANTAGES
– Automation of the entry and exit operation of products.
– Controls and updates the inventory.
– Eliminates manual management mistakes.
CONVEYOR SYSTEM
Conveyor Systems (or Parcel Conveyor Systems. Also called Package Conveyors) can carry nearly anything that can be placed on them by a person and are used to aid in a wide variety of warehouse functions. Some common applications in distribution and fulfilment centers include:
– Receiving, unloading and segregation
– Transport over long distances
– Accumulation and buffering between functions
– Horizontal and vertical change in direction
– As part of an Order Fulfillment System
– Routing for packing and shipping
– Waste handling
Components for Conveyor Systems fall into broad categories: Transportation, Accumulation, and Routing/Sortation.
Transportation Conveyor Systems include:
– Belt conveyors
– Live Roller Conveyors
– Flexible Chain Conveyors
– Extendable Truck Loader/ Unloader
Conveyors
Accumulation Conveyor Systems include:
– 24 Volt accumulation conveyor
– Zero pressure accumulation conveyor
– Accumulating extendable truck loader/unloader conveyor
Routing/Sortation Conveyor Systems include:
– Pick line transfers
– Routing conveyors
– Sortation systems
MINILOAD CRANE
Designed for case and tote storage technology developed for any need of vertical automatic warehouse to store a variety of cases and tote boxes. These technologies pick and deliver individual loads to and from storage locations inside rack or horizontal carousels. The systems are equipped with one or more of the drop off stations based on the requirements of the picking operation. These solutions provide completely automatic, fast and safe delivery and picking at high rates.
SORTER SOLUTION
Consist of a comprehensive line of sortation systems designed for the diverse product handling and high throughout requirements of today’s warehousing and distribution centers. We are specialized in the development of medium and high-rate systems with standardized controls and software that help optimize warehouse operations and provide supply chain visualization.
Multiple Sortation Solutions:
– Conveyor Sortation System
– Air Assisted Sortation
– Pop Up Wheel Sorter
– Sliding Show Sorter
– Narrow Belt Sortation
ELECTRIFIED MONORAIL SYSTEM
Electrified Monorail Systems (EMS) are overhead material handling systems that feed parts and pallets individually to single workstations or storage conveyors. Monorail systems are very quiet, durable, environmentally friendly and provide a major ergonomic improvement in the work environment. These systems come in various forms using different hanging devices most commonly a one or two-rail system.
– High speed pallet transport.
– Cost effective over large distances.
– Ability to add carries for increased throughput.
– Easy to clean in the case of spillage.
– High redundancy.
HIGH-BAY RACKING SYSTEM
Pallet racking operated by cranes requires special arrangements for tolerances in manufacturing and assembly. Perfect positioning and levelling are vital for such installations. The cranes are running on a floor mounted rail and stabilized at the top of the mast by a top guide rail. The pallets can be placed “single deep”, “double deep” or “multi deep”.
Efficient, Accurate, Quiet and Reliable.
The latest controls technology for pallet AS/RS machines make them highly efficient and accurate. Quite operations and reliability are engineered into each machine.
AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE
Automatic material movement when space is at premium, flexibility is critical and operational efficiency is an imperative. These robotic transporters, working under the direction of a Window-based control system, will automatically move material throughout your facility in a timely, safe and high flexible manner.
– Non Value Added Material Movement
– When Conveyor is Not An Option
– Zone Containment of Manual Forklifts
– Consistent and Stable Loads Long Distances
– Steady and Continuous Throughput
– Electronic Dispatching of Loads
– Process Automation
– Sortation
– Need For Flexibility
– AS/RS Interface
ROBOTIC ARMS
An Articulating-Arm robotic palletizer’s design allows it to function in low ceilings and with limited workspace, minimizing the work envelope. Palletizer space is essential for companies looking to maximize their space and minimize time and labor costs.
– Uses electric servo-drives.
– Is easily introduced into any existing material handling system configuration.
– Allows for a variety of end effectors.
– Has the ability to palletize multiple or individual package types.
– Provides an easy user interface.
PICK-TO-LIGHT SYSTEM
A Simple but Robust system designed to streamline warehouse operations (picking, order distribution, etc.), thus increase picking accuracy, efficiency and productivity, while simultaneously reduce cost.
Pick-to-Light is a type of order fulfillment solutions which promotes paperless, employed alphanumeric displays and buttons to guide operations via light-aided module.
Advantages:
– Ease of use
Operator perform operation by simply looking at the alphanumeric panel and a click of button.
– Improved Order Accuracy
Eliminate / Reduce picking errors.
– Increase Efficiency
Reduce multiple picking operation steps, performing multiple orders picking at the same time with ease, etc.
– Paperless
Reduce printing cost and operation time of leafing through paper-based records.
– Ease Operator Employment
All it takes is for the operator to be able to see, count and click on the button.
RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID)
Radio frequency identification (RFID) is an automatic identification technology for all type of objects. RFID allows data transfer between a small transponder (RFID Tag) attached to an object and a stationery RFID reader. If the RFID label or tag is moved within range of the reader, an electromagnetic field activates the RFID tag and transmits the relevant data according to its code. Advanced RFID tags can also detect and report events, such as motion or temperature changes, extending their functionality beyond of AutoID.
– Real Time Locating Systems
– RFID Asset Tracking
– Material flow control with RFID
– Forklift truck routing
– RFID Labelling / Quick Tag
– RFID Sortation
– E-Pedigree with RFID