What are the best ways to use automated storage and retrieval systems in internal logistics?

First & foremost, to choose the right type of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System), we need to identify the need of ASRS. Example, is it deep racking, dense racking, how much through put is required, whats the through put of inbound. After getting to know the above answers, then comes the size, weight and type of product. Post that right decision can be made.

Para escolher o tipo certo de ASRS (Sistema Automatizado de Armazenamento e Recupera??o), é importante considerar vários fatores, incluindo a natureza dos produtos a serem armazenados, o volume de movimenta??o de materiais, a velocidade necessária para a recupera??o de itens, o layout do armazém e o or?amento disponível. Alguns tipos comuns de ASRS incluem sistemas de prateleiras automáticas, sistemas de caixas de armazenamento automatizadas e sistemas de transporte e recupera??o automatizados. Recomenda-se consultar um especialista em logística ou engenharia de armazenamento para ajudar na escolha do tipo certo de ASRS para atender às necessidades específicas da sua opera??o.

Integrating ASRS with other systems is not a challenge, main challenge is managing stakeholders, because every system has data hub or have a provision to built application programming interfaces (APIs) through which integration can happen. Its important to have Warehouse communication system (WCS) installed in your warehouse which will help navigate all system easily.

O sistema de armazenamento e recupera??o automatizado (ASRS) é uma tecnologia essencial em muitos ambientes de armazenamento e logística. Integrá-lo com outros sistemas pode otimizar ainda mais as opera??es. 1. Sistema de Gerenciamento de Inventário (WMS) 2. Sistema de Gest?o de Pedidos (OMS) 3. Sistema de Controle de Produ??o (PCS) 4. Sistema de Automa??o Industrial (IAS) 5. Sistemas ERP (Planejamento de Recursos Empresariais) 6. Sistema de Monitoramento e Manuten??o Preditiva 7. Sistemas de Gest?o de Transporte (TMS) A integra??o eficaz desses sistemas pode ser realizada por meio de interfaces de programa??o de aplicativos (APIs).

Design and optimization of ASRS is based on one common assumption, number of pallet positions user is looking for. After that the design starts, then you can optimize your Aisle, lifts, how many levels, rows and columns, how many mother carts, child carts which put together constitute one ASRS. Ensure safety should be there as fire sprinklers are important now a days which needs space between bins, so design should include this as well.

Projetar e otimizar o layout de um sistema de armazenamento e recupera??o automatizado (ASRS) é essencial para garantir eficiência operacional, minimizar tempos de ciclo e maximizar o uso do espa?o disponível. Algumas delas s?o: Ergonomia e Seguran?a, Análise dos Requisitos Operacionais, Análise do Espa?o Disponível, Configura??o do Sistema, Fluxo de Materiais entre outros.

ASRS is itself a automatic solution, only thing required to handle the software, troubleshooting or maintenance activities. Ensure the operators who are going to run the system should be part of the ASRS since its installation so that they are aware about the nitty-gritties of the system and can handle easily when the problem arises.

For ASRS, regular maintenance, cleaning activities are most critical, TBM & PM should happen as per the timelines which will ensure long life of system. All the critical parts should be tracked, so that after end of life (EOL) parts can be replaced timely and wear and tear should not have an impact on the system. Future expansion should be pre planned with initial system as to consider during designing itself so that integrating should not become challenging task in future.

One thing we need to be mindful of is to be realistic and not dependent on theoretical definition only. ASRS usually function on 85% efficiency, gives 80% density, and 80-85% rated through put. Considering this, TBM & PM should happen as per the timelines, and tracking of dashboard should be on regular basis considering above parameters.