Flat Storage and Stereoscopic library Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) are two different modes of warehouse management. They differ significantly in structural design, degree of automation, storage density, and applicable scenarios. The following are the main differences between horizontal library and stereo library:
1. Structural design
Flat warehouse: usually refers to the traditional warehouse, where goods are stored on the ground or on simple shelves, with limited height and low space utilization. The design of horizontal warehouse is relatively simple, and the shelf layout can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual needs.
Stereoscopic warehouse: It is a high-rise shelf system, which makes full use of the height space of the warehouse to achieve dense storage in the vertical direction. The stereo warehouse is usually equipped with automatic equipment, such as stacker, shuttle car, etc., for the storage and operation of goods.
2. Degree of automation
Flat storage: In flat storage, goods are usually accessed by manual operation or simple mechanical equipment such as forklifts, and the level of automation is low.
Stereo warehouse: the stereo warehouse has achieved a high degree of automation, and a series of operations such as warehousing, storage, picking and ex warehouse of goods are completed through the computer control system scheduling automation equipment, reducing human intervention.
3. Storage density
Flat warehouse: due to space constraints, the storage density of flat warehouse is relatively low, and it is unable to make full use of all available space of the warehouse.
Stereo warehouse: through multi-level shelf design, stereo warehouse can improve space utilization and achieve high-density storage, especially in urban areas where land resources are scarce.
4. Efficiency and cost
Flat warehouse: in terms of operation efficiency, when handling large quantities of goods. However, the construction cost is relatively low, which is more suitable for small enterprises or scenarios with small storage needs.
Stereoscopic warehouse: Stereoscopic warehouse can significantly improve logistics efficiency, shorten order processing time and improve service level. However, its construction and operation costs are high, requiring a large initial investment.
5. Applicable scenarios
Flat Warehouse: applicable to enterprises with small storage requirements and limited capital budget, or warehouses with low requirements for goods storage and retrieval speed and relatively single goods variety.
Stereoscopic warehouse: It is suitable for large-scale logistics enterprises, e-commerce warehouses, and the scene of rapid response to market demand, especially for the situation of many types of SKUs, large orders, and frequent inbound and outbound.
6. Flexibility and scalability
Flat warehouse: Flat warehouse has high flexibility. You can adjust shelf layout or add new storage areas at any time according to business development.
Stereo library: Although the stereo library needs to consider long-term planning at the beginning of design, once completed, its scalability is relatively poor, and the modification or upgrade system is more complex.
To sum up, horizontal warehouse and three-dimensional warehouse have their own advantages and disadvantages. When selecting, enterprises should consider their own business characteristics, capital status and future development planning comprehensively, and select warehousing solutions that meet their own needs.
