What is Profiling for the Warehouse?

Warehouse profiling is the process of sorting through the ABC analysis, assessing the distribution center size, picking methodology (consolidated, velocity, family, batch, random), warehouse product characteristics (cube, weight, stackability), cube usage (slot openings), heuristic best case analysis (selecting storage options). Once profiling of a warehouse is complete, a distribution center manager can recommend the best layout and make the warehouse layout flexible. With this, he will have a list of storage types, number of units and the SKU assigned to storage types.

Fully Automated Warehouse – AS/RS

Automated warehouse by Automha-USA Distributed by Hannibal Industries, Vernon California http://youtu.be/lBu_DQIjPeA Fully automated warehouse. Drop a pallet and the autosat mover (Pallet Shuttle) does the rest. If you were thinking about buying a AS/RS system for your warehouse, look at this cool option first. The Pallet Shuttle creates an highly productive system that optimizes space better …

April 2011 MANUFACTURING REPORT PMI at 60.4% AUTOMATION WILL SEPARATE THE WINNERS VS. LOSERS

April 2011 Manufacturing ISM Report On Business PMI at 60.4% AUTOMATION WILL SEPARATE THE WINNERS VS. LOSERS IN THIS ECONOMY… The economy is growing, but a “hick-up” in April’s numbers due to increased material and energy costs will have an impact on organizations ability to profit from the increased activities. As the report notes, “Plastic …

How Do You Get Under a 12 Month ROI Using Automation, Carousels and Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs)?

Warehouse Automation and Finding a 12 Month and Under ROI Very simply, the ROI allows you to determine how fast the money you have paid will be paid back and the future return on this investment. First look at the labor savings. Depending on the application and type of equipment labor savings is often between …

Warehouse Design Advice

An easy guide to designing a new warehouse or distribution center. Design concepts and tools to help design a warehouse. Types of racking, materials handling equipment, pallet rack permits, and the pros and cons of different types of storage designs.