Modern innovations
and technologies have revolutionized the way a factory operates. Labor
intensive manual processes have given way to automated ones with minimal or no human
intervention. Computer controlled automation systems are part of each value
addition area of the entire production chain, so are the various applications
based software for managing them, resulting in higher production level at
faster speeds with lower costs in a modern factory.
Warehouse or
storage is one area of a factory where automation and technology have had
relatively late and moderate entry. However, given the scope of applications
and the projected value addition it can make in the entire production chain, there
has been spurt in the use of automated systems and technologies.
Automated Storageand Retrieval System (ASRS) is one such essential part of a modern warehouse.
Primarily, ASRS comprises of storage racks, storage and retrieval equipment and
warehouse management system (WMS) that is a software application. Advancing
from the conventional storage and retrieval equipment in a warehouse like AGVs,
ASRS system is programmed to operate according to the load dimensions and speed
of delivery for a particular load type. ASRS sends information related to the
load movement to the Warehouse Management Systems which processes the data and
guide automated warehouse control systems (WCS) that maneuver other warehouse
equipment in tandem.
Conventional material
handling systems involves manpower or small machinery to move and store the
products in a warehouse using pallets which are stored using a single or double
deep rack. This method is extremely tedious as it requires a large amount of
data to be maintained manually about the location and the quantity of the
products stored. A large investment in the resource is required to maintain the
conventional material handling system; also it requires a large amount of time
which leads to slow process chain in warehouse.
Advantages over conventional systems:
·
Conventional
forklifts and battery stackers offer increased resistance in capacity whereas
ASRS offers the same working load at all the levels of storage system.
·
ASRS
systems are self maneuvered and hence requires no operator throughout the
movement of equipment.
·
Being the
electrical equipment, no battery charging time or back-up batteries are
required, hence ASRS offers uninterrupted availability.
·
ASRS is
capable of moving both standard and nonstandard loads in a uniformly-sized
volume (container, pallet, etc.).
Factory owners are
fast adopting ASRS for their warehouses. But, if you are setting up a new
factory for your business, integrating ASRS in the warehouse can be actually a
much beneficial and prudent decision, as you can reap benefits of cost
effectiveness ease of integration better than retrofitting ASRS to an existing
warehouse set up.
Benefits to the entire supply chain management
in the new factory:
·
ASRS
requires small operating isle and are very dense system, minimizing floor space
use and maximizing storage capacity and density.
·
ASRS
helps in cost reduction as it minimizes amount of unnecessary parts and
products in an inventory
·
ASRS
reduces labor involvement in operations, thereby reducing the overall operational
cost and increasing safety
·
ASRS helps in modeling and managing the logical
representation of the physical storage facilities
·
It enables a seamless link to order processing
and logistics management in order to pick, pack, and ship product in or out of
the facility
·
ASRS generates data about the movement of the
loads (tracking where products are stocked, which suppliers they come from, and
the length of time they are stored), to help companies in better inventory
management.
·
It enables the total production effectiveness in
Raw Materials, Packaged Goods as well as Finished Products thus eliminating the
chance of production failure.
Daifuku, one of the
largest global material handling solution providers for factory automation as well as warehouses and
distribution centers, offers the best selling range of ASRS that delivers the speed and efficiency
required for today's supply chain management (SCM) environment.
Daifuku ASRS line includes
the best selling Unit-load for
pallet-size loads, automated warehouse system constructed as buildings, high
speed mini-load, and vehicle type
mini-load for smaller items stored in totes or cases.
Daifuku ASRS fits
your specific load profile and weight, building dimensions, and operating
environment. All systems feature high-quality drives for fast, smooth, and
reliable performance.
Daifuku’s local
intelligent network control system ensures comprehensive solution: from
front-end controls to full-scale inventory management computer systems.
The fast and
efficient high-speed ASRS reduces cycle time and reduces energy costs by using
low electricity and regenerating power
Contact Us –
SLV House, 2nd floor, Plot No. 14, Sector 44, Gurgaon, Haryana 122 002
INDIA
91-124-4246027
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