:Different Storage System in a Warehouse:

Tuesday, January 8, 2008






Small Item Storage

As the name implies it is basically for items which are small in size.It should be modular to allow different storage componets to be grouped and stocked.Thus,in order to adopt a more efficient handling system,different storage systems can be adopted for various products.There are 6 types of items used for small sized items.

1)Shelving---It is made of mild steel of various height and width. Moreover,it allows easy access of items as it can be picked from both faces on of the unit.

Advantages:






  • Relatively inexpensive




  • Gives random access to stock




  • Interchangeable and can be moved easily



Disadvantages:







  • Adjustment to shelf heights is not always easy after a period in use




  • Separation of small quantities can restrict access.



In this video, we get to see how shelving works.















2)Tote Pans and Bins---It comes in modular sizes in sub-multiples of standard dimensions.

Advantages:







  • It can be fitted to louvre panels.
Disadvantages:







  • Once fitted, it is fixed to one size. Any changes will have to replace with another tote pans and bins



3)Louvre panel systems---Designed to be used to hold pans and other attachments for more awkwardly shaped products.

Advantages:







  • Able to store all sorts of odd shaped products.



Disadvantages:







  • Once attached, only can handle certain type of product thus must be careful when making a choice if not it will be a waste of money.



4)Cabinets and drawers---It can be free-standing or incorporated into shelving modules.

Advantages:







  • It makes good use of space and easy access to products stored on it.



Disadvantages:







  • Constraint on space.




  • May not be able to handle many items.




  • Weight constraint.



5)Dynamics Systems---Usage of mobile shelving and gravity conveyors (Live Storage)





Advantages:







  • Able to handle high throughput products. FIFO system thus no old stock kept.



Disadvantages:







  • Very expensive set-up




  • Only suitable for products with high throughput level or else waste of capital




  • 1 lane only 1 item thus must ensure that item is in very high demand for quite some time if not it will not be practical.



6)Mechanised Systems---Carousel is Parts to Pickers.

Advantages:







  • Give good order picking rates




  • Ready access to stock




  • Good security and can be readily put on to computer control and computerised control so it is more accurate and reliable



Disadvantages:







  • If the system is down, it is unable to operate as it requires the system to function
In this blog, you will get to get to know more about the various storage systems in a warehouse. We will be using Cargo Master Pte Ltd as an illustration.


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