In the planning of the new factory, whether the traditional rack+manual warehouse system or the fully automated warehouse system is used for the warehouse configuration Stereoscopic library In many cases, from the surface, the stereoscopic warehouse with an investment of tens of millions only killed dozens of operators in the past warehouse, or just released some space, saving some land area. From the investment return period of the financial algorithm, it is difficult to calculate the corresponding return period. From the perspective of logistics operation, this paper points out that Automatic stereo library Several indirect advantages of the system.
I Inventory management
Through the management of WMS information system and the operation of the whole machine, strict first in first out and real-time visual inventory data can be guaranteed to avoid expired inventory. According to the inventory difference of 3%~5% in traditional warehouses, this part of difference inventory can be converted into cash flow from a financial perspective by using the automated stereoscopic warehouse system. From the warehouse point of view, logistics personnel do not need to spend 1 to 2 days every month to check inventory to find this kind of difference inventory.
The warehouse can also define a safety stock for various materials. When the safety stock is reached, the system can automatically alert for replenishment, thus reducing the risk of insufficient inventory supply.
II Accurate distribution
For production logistics enterprises, accurate distribution refers to delivering the exact number of materials to the exact location on time. One of the three criteria is indispensable. The traditional approach is to invest a lot of warehousing manpower to carry out sub packaging, sorting and integration. Because of the manual participation, it is difficult to fully ensure the complete accuracy of distribution even under the perfect distribution process. The output of the assembly line follows the barrel benefit. If the materials of one station are affected, the output of the whole line will be affected. Automatic logistics greatly reduces the risk of waiting for materials caused by manual distribution.
III Safe and efficient
The transportation tools of the existing enterprises' warehousing operations are mainly forklifts, hydraulic carriers, tractors, etc. Forklifts are only suitable for use in centralized storage areas with fewer people. When transferring to the densely populated production area, other relatively safe handling tools must be used, and the transfer breakpoint must be added in the middle. Many enterprises use forklifts to deliver materials directly, and forklift accidents are also common. With the ASRS system, the handling equipment can be directly connected to the storage system, which is safer and more efficient.
IV quality control
In manufacturing enterprises, many quality problems are not the problems of poor incoming materials and production process, but the materials are not stored as required after receiving or are subjected to brutal manual operation during transfer. and Automatic conveying system It can avoid such problems and improve product quality.
V Corporate image
Many enterprises still focus on production rather than logistics. For example, the production workshop has used internationally leading production equipment, but the material handling is still the original shoulder to shoulder, which is seriously inconsistent with the enterprise's own image. A set of automated logistics equipment, on the basis of saving area and reducing labor, can also greatly improve the enterprise's own image and stand out in the fierce industry competition.
