The daily life of an automated warehouse is built
on routine and process. Goods are received at
the warehouse, sorted, stored, picked and placed,
prepped for shipping, and sent out 24/7/365. In a
well-run warehouse, these events happen smoothly
and efficiently through an interconnected set of
conveyors, robotics, forklifts, automated storage
and retrieval systems (ASRS), automated guided
vehicles (AGVs), and autonomous mobile robots
(AMRs) all moving in a coordinated dance.
Anatomy of a Smart Warehouse
Reception
Racking &
Shelving
Organized
storage spaces
Automated Storage
& Retrieval Systems
(ASRS)
High-density,
fast access storage
Robotic Sorters
Automatic sorting
based on criteria
Pick & Place
Robots
Automated
item picking
Goods Arrival
Efficiently received
and logged goods
Initial Sorting
Preliminary sorting
for storage
Conveyors
Efficient goods
movement
Automated Guided
Vehicles (AGVs)
Autonomous
goods transport
Packing Stations
Preparation
for shipping
Shipping Docks
Loading for transport
Storage Systems
Sorting & Picking
Conveyance
Packing & Shipping
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