KenWei’s Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) are advanced, integrated solutions designed to streamline the flow of goods in modern distribution centers and production sites. By consolidating storage, conveyance, and sorting functions under a centralized Warehouse Management System (WMS), we create an efficient, space-saving environment that automates everything from goods receipt to order fulfillment.
Features of Our Smart Storage Systems
Our automated warehouse solutions contribute to significant space savings and precise inventory management:
- Versatile Cargo Handling: We have extensive know-how in handling a variety of cargo shapes, including pallets, containers, rolls, cases, long objects, and heavy items.
- Wide Range of Solutions: We provide solutions for various applications, such as refrigerated environments and dangerous goods storage.
- Flexible Applications: Our systems can be configured for intermediates storage, Goods-to-Person (G2P) picking, multi-layer floor supply, and more.
- Diverse System Types: In addition to traditional rack-and-crane systems, we offer advanced shuttle-based and gantry robot systems.
Understanding the Automated Warehouse Ecosystem
An automated warehouse, or AS/RS, is a system that automates a series of logistical tasks, including goods receipt, storage, and fulfillment. It is the key to solving labor shortages and increasing efficiency in the modern logistics industry.
Core Components & System Types
Automating a warehouse requires a combination of sophisticated systems. Here are the core types:
- Bucket Type: Ideal for storing irregularly shaped products and small parts in baskets or totes.
- Pallet Type: A high-rise system for efficiently storing palletized goods, perfect for leveraging vertical space or integrating with AGVs.
- Flexible Type: Stores products of various shapes and sizes using trays, cardboard, or containers.
- Mobile Shelf Type: Electric racks on mobile trolleys create ultra-dense storage by eliminating fixed aisles.
Advanced Picking Systems
Picking systems are crucial for making fulfillment more efficient. Options include digital picking (pick-to-light) and voice-directed picking, which dramatically shorten picking times and reduce errors.
Automated Conveyance Robots (AGVs/AMRs)
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) eliminate unproductive travel time by moving shelves or pallets directly to the operator’s workstation, often using AI for path optimization.
Warehouse Management System (WMS)
The WMS is the “brain” of the automated warehouse. This software centrally manages all operations—inbound, outbound, picking, and inventory—and can be linked with your existing ERP and sales management systems.
Key Benefits of Warehouse Automation
- Increased Productivity: Automate repetitive tasks to improve work efficiency and enable 24/7 operation.
- Space Optimization: Utilize vertical space effectively and reduce aisle requirements, saving valuable floor space.
- Reduced Human Error: Robotized picking and automated processes greatly reduce mistakes, leading to fewer returns and higher customer satisfaction.
- Improved Safety: Reduce the physical burden on employees and create a safer working environment.
- Quality Stability: Ensure accurate first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory management and maintain a high-quality state for all stored goods.
Customize the AS/RS That Benefits Your Business Most
KenWei provides new automated warehouse systems with best-in-class capabilities. We solve a variety of field problems with our advanced storage, picking, and sorting solutions. If you’re having trouble with your logistics and goods storage, please consult us today.