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New Products

Trends and
Benefits in
AS/RS
Presented by:

Sponsored by:

Tom Coyne, System Logistics Corp.

Ed Romaine, Integrated Systems Design


Stephan Reithmann, MIAS

2014 MHI
Copyright claimed as to audiovisual works of seminar sessions and
sound recordings of seminar sessions. All rights reserved.

A Presentation by;
We are a Product Group under the auspices of MHI,
the Material Handling Industry Association
Our members are the Industrys leading suppliers of
automated storage/retrieval systems. We supply
systems worldwide and in virtually every major
manufacturing and distribution sector.

Our goal today is to provide general education about


ASRS and new trends in ASRS..

What is ASRS
ASRS = Automated Storage and Retrieval
System
Definition: 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 (Wikipedia
definition)

Huh????

What is ASRS Lets Try Again


Storage racking system
Automated equipment for storing and
retrieving loads (boxes, totes, pallets, wire
bins, etc.)
System to bring loads to/from the ASRS
Computer controls to make everything
work together as a system.

A Traditional ASRS System

But ASRS is Evolving as Well

Many Types of ASRS


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B
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Totes and Boxes

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Trays

Pallets

B
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Totes and Boxes

Pallets

What Are the Benefits ?

More Detailed Benefits?


Space savings. Storage is denser as aisles are smaller and
there is less need for space between loads.
Labor savings as fork truck moves are eliminated, order
picking time is faster, access to goods is automated and no
time is wasted looking and searching for items
Improved inventory accuracy due to computer control and
systematic organization
Inventory reduction based on real time knowledge for
planning
Reduced product damage due to eliminated manual
handling
Improved order accuracy due to computer control and
direction

ASRS Makes Operations Run Better


Pallet Systems
Finished goods
storage
Raw materials storage
Ready reserve for
case picking
Shipping sequencing
or buffering
Frozen storage

Box or Tote Systems

Each order picking


Production kitting
Order consolidation
Case buffering
Case sequencing
before palletizing
Sequencing buffer in
manufacturing

Latest and Greatest in ASRS


Very fast pallet storage and retrieval
Very fast case / tote storage and
retrieval
Mid-load ASRS
Load handling device explosion

NEW: Pallet Shuttle ASRS


Multiple depth storage
(L.I.F.O.)

Shuttles operate on each level


within the rack structure

(Fast Rotating Storage)


Load/unload with forklifts or
automated by conveyor or AGV

Aisle shuttles on each


level

In rack vehicles for pallet


pick-up and deposit

NEW: Pallet Shuttle ASRS


MAIN USE: Very fast
access of a low to
medium amount of SKUs.
Speed of this solution
makes it very good for
supporting case picking
operations, and
sequenced truck loading.

NEW: Pallet Shuttle ASRS

NEW: Tote / Carton ASRS

Putting multiple load handling


vehicles within a racking system allows for ultrahigh throughput, opening up many new
applications for ASRS in distribution operations !

NEW: Tote / Carton ASRS


Revolutionary new concept(s) that puts ASRS into many new
applications and allows for new types of automated systems!
Wave buffering
Shipping staging and sequencing for route loading
Sequenced delivery for pallet building
Product delivery to support high speed each order picking
Automatic case order picking
Perform the function in less space, with more control, in less time, with a
total lower cost for your distribution operation

NEW: Tote / Carton ASRS

NEW: Mid-Load ASRS


New ASRS Genre
Fits between the
mini-load and unit
load
Provides some
unique features
and applications

NEW: Mid-Load ASRS


MAIN USE: General
purpose ASRS solution with
unique advantages through
flexible configurations:
No need for a crane rail
which leads to economic
advantages.
Standard and custom
load handlers
Redundant up time
features

NEW: Mid-Load ASRS

NEW: Load Handling Devices


Storing and retrieving successfully means
the equipment must properly handle the
load.
Changes in packaging means unit loads,
especially non-palletized loads, can be
harder to handle.

NEW: Load Handling Devices

How do you handle the


variety?

How do you handle the


raw packaging with no
pallet or special carrier?

There are many new types of load handling devices.

NEW: Load Handling Devices


Telescopic fork with lateral belt transfers.
Allows stable handling of cardboard cartons

Side gripping arms with fingers to allow


Storage and retrieval from shelving, and the
handling of multiple sized cases together in
same system

NEW: Load Handling Devices


Telescopic fork with fingers that comb
through custom racking. Allows bottom
handling of loads, extending the range
of what can be put into a system.

Multiple load handlers are now commonly


being put onto mini-load cranes, increasing
throughput and extending the application
range into box buffering and sequencing.

NEW: Load Handling Devices


Dual Pallet handling machines improve
throughput dramatically, extending the
range of ASRS into faster turning
inventory situations.

Rotating turret ASRS provides two large benefits.


First, you can spike the pallet, allowing for more
secure handling. Second, the machine can
interface with conventional pallet racking.

Application Information
Loads

Load
Weight

Throughput

Application

Markets

Shuttle Based ASRS

Case / Tote

Up to 50 lbs

Very High.
Dependent on
number of
shuttles.

Buffering,
sequencing, picking

E-commerce,
retail, wholesale,
grocery, food

Micro-Load ASRS

Case / Tote

Up to 50 lbs

2 6 loads per
minute dependent
on number of
LHDs

Buffering,
sequencing, picking

Retail,
wholesale,
grocery, food,
medical

Mini-Load ASRS

Tray storage

Up to 750 lbs

~1 load per minute

Dense storage,
picking

Wholesale,
manufacturing

Mid-Load ASRS

Pallet, Case, Tray,


Unique Load

Up to 2,000
lbs

Up to 1 load per
minute

Storage, buffering,
sequencing, picking

Manufacturing,
CPG, Food

Unit Load ASRS

Pallets

1-2 tons
typically

Up to 1 load per
minute

Pallet storage, case


picking support

Food, CPG,
manufacturing

Pallets

1-2 tons
typically

Less than 1 load


per minute

Low SKU, super


dense storage

Beverage, Food,
CPG

Pallets

1-2 tons
typically

High. Dependent
on number of
shuttles.

Low SKU, super


dense storage with
high throughput

Beverage, Food,
CPG

(With shuttle forks)

Unit Load ASRS


(With in-rack vehicles)

Pallet shuttles
(Typically with in-rack
vehicles)

ASRS Application Criteria


Two major criteria
Selectivity required to your stored items

Velocity or throughput required from the


system

ASRS Classification System Using


Selectivity as a Variable
Selectivity Required High to Low
Single Deep Storage
L
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a
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Loads

up to
5,000
lbs

n
g

Multiple Deep Storage

CRANE based ASRS


One pair of forks for
typical applications
Two pairs of forks for
higher throughput

CRANE or SHUTTLE
ASRS
Cranes for low to
moderate throughput
Multiple shuttles for
higher throughput

UNITLOAD
ASRS

Up to
2,000
lbs.

CRANES that handle


Pans, cases, pallets or
unique loads.

MIDLOAD
ASRS

Pans
100 to
750
lbs.

CRANES that store and


retrieve metal pans.

MINILOAD
ASRS

CRANE based ASRS


One pair of forks for
typical applications
Two pairs of forks for
higher throughput

Double Deep Storage

Totes or
cartons
under
125 lbs.

Lightest CRANES using devices that can handle


plastic totes and/or cardboard boxes.
t

Rack SHUTTLE ASRS that can handle plastic totes


and/or cardboard boxes

MICROLOAD

ASRS Classification System Using


Throughput as a Variable

This idea generally applies, whether thinking about pallet ASRS or tote/box ASRS.

Take Away
ASRS has been a good intra-logistics solution
for decades
Recent technical advances have expanded the
range where ASRS can apply.
These same advances also improve the
business case for ASRS
You should investigate this week, and over time
as you develop your business operations!

Member Companies

For More Information:


Gary Forger, AS/RS Managing Executive, MHI
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.MHI.org/AS-RS

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