Automated storage and retrieval systems—often referred to as AS/RS, where goods are automatically brought out of, and placed back into, storage. This is typically achieved by pairing the technology with warehouse execution software (WES) that manages the process and helps warehouse personnel process orders.
Automated storage and retrieval (AS/RS) has been having a bit of a moment the last few years as its adoption has become more widespread in warehouses and order fulfilment operations.
ASRS system mainly categorised two parts, one is Unit load and Mini load .
Mini-Load AS/RS Shuttle
Unit-load automated storage and retrieval systems typically handle larger loads of goods and material (including weights measuring in thousands of pounds). Often, this means that the AS/RS tech is handling and moving full or partial pallets or cases.
Unit-load AS/RS can come in many forms, including:
Compared to unit-load AS/RS, mini-load AS/RS typically handles smaller loads of product. Instead of full pallets, this often translates into a mini-load AS/RS handling totes, trays, or cartons. These systems are sometimes also called “case-handling” or “tote-stacking” systems.
Improve order picking accuracy – Pallets, cartons or cases.
Lean inventory management – Reduce spoilage of food or damage to product
Any environment – AS/RS System Freezer applications to – 40 F or other harsh environments – Wet, Dry or Frozen.
Safer Operations – AS/RS system cranes are low-noise, improved employee safety and reduced operator fatigue, perfect for hazardous materials storage.
As automated as you need – Simple manually controlled order picking or let us engineer a fully-automated AS/RS system with every detail your warehouse needs
Narrow Aisles = More Storage Space – Vertical, horizontal and lateral movement from aisle to storage load location
High-Density Storage – The smallest building footprint with maximum product storage.
Modular Design – Easy Expansion as your AS/RS system grows.
Customer: Big FMCG company
Project Type: Integrated Factory Automated DC Warehouse
No of Product Handled: 4 Types. (FMCG categories).
Location: South India.
Client is one of the leading fast-moving goods manufacturer companies in India. Due to FMCG business growth, the client has implemented a new manufacturing facility with factory-attached automated DC warehouse in South India.
– Pallet Capacity (Phase 1 & 2): 22,080 nos.
– Total SKU Handled: 1,100 nos.
– Throughput Per Day: 500 nos.
Factory produces four types of FMCG products. From the factory, FG material is transferred through lift and conveyor to the DC warehouse (3 lakh sq. ft. surface). The ASRS receives pallets from the infeed conveyor through RGV. All warehouse activity is managed by WMS.
The automated system is divided into two main systems: a main high-bay ASRS system for A-class products and a back-pick ASRS system for B-class products, with a case flow rack for C-class products.
The docking arrangement made for two types of delivery one is full pallet dispatch and another will be case dispatch. full pallet picked from P&D station trough forklift, and case boxes picked manually from back pick ASRS.
Subsequently, the WMS transmits the per day orders to the workers for full pallet and case pick qty.
