Automation is gradually becoming more popular in production, making factory management and operation easier than ever. The trend of using smart warehouses is one of the typical examples for the application of automation in production. So what do you understand about this model and its benefits?
I. What is a smart warehouse?
Smart warehouses, also known as smart warehouses, use storage racks that can be easily upgraded, self-operated and improved capacity. With this model, everything will be combined with automatic loading and unloading robots, AGV self-propelled vehicles, cranes, conveyors to move goods to packaging lines. In addition, to manage all of the above, control software and information storage are indispensable.
This model is evaluated as an indispensable part of the digitization factory. This system uses almost no human labor.
II. Features of smart warehouse:
Save space
Smart warehouse saves up to 50% of space. Not only that, smart warehouses are up to 70% more efficient than traditional warehouses. The smart warehouse system makes the most of the stacking and storage height while ensuring safety.
Fully automatic and precise operation
Each pallet is in a separate cell. Each cell has its own IP address to help the system identify the exact location. This is done based on encrypted information. For example quantity, product code, production date. This feature helps storekeepers manage easily on management software. When you want to import or export any pallet, just enter the command according to that pallet IP. The system will automatically access and execute thanks to automatic conveyor systems, cargo robots, crane systems…
Minimize labor and risk
With the smart warehouse system, after packing, the product is automatically transferred to the storage warehouse by the robot. Or the product will be picked up and put on the conveyor belt to the most suitable location. This job requires only one manager. Meanwhile, the traditional method requires several dozen people to sort and transport goods.
The quality of smart warehouse is much higher than traditional warehouse
Solid warehouse structure, easy and quick installation, maintenance and changeover. This structure does not affect the operation of the entire system. In theory, the expansion of smart warehouses is the addition of more and more modules of shelves, pallets, conveyors, robots, etc. In reality, it is as simple as that.
Real-time connection
With the smart warehouse management system, all parameters will be displayed and updated in real time. These parameters include: quantity of each product type; any product location; inventory status; Forecast stock status and predict scenarios according to production plan. This helps storekeepers manage easily and handle quickly.
The software system is very flexible, easily customized to meet the constantly changing needs of customers.
An automated smart warehouse lays out the processes for an almost endless list with the goal of getting the right product to the right place in the warehouse at the right time. This may include planning for peak and off-peak production months for certain items (i.e. increasing space reserved for short-run high-volume order products). . These processes allow a smart warehouse to continue performing efficiently in a variety of rapidly changing situations without ever losing control.
III. Advantages of smart warehouse
- The whole smart warehouse system is operated fully automatically easy and safe to operate
- The warehouse system has high stability and low investment cost compared to the supply of storage capacity with conventional warehouses, low operating costs
- The system can be easily replaced, upgraded each part quickly without affecting the operation because it has been modularized and standardized.
- The system management and control software is very flexible, so it is easy to meet the individual needs of each customer
- Importing and exporting warehouses is easy, scientific, labor is less, so it can save monthly warehouse management and operation costs.
- Large storage capacity should have the same space (increased from 100% to 300% compared to normal warehouse)
Basically, the smart warehouse is suitable for any business. Businesses only need to determine the level of intelligence the company needs. This element is used to meet current customer needs. Also plan for the future. Every business benefits from having a highly efficient warehouse.
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