AS/RSs have long been game-changers in warehouse management, automating how retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers organize, access, and manage their stock. These systems optimize space, reduce labor reliance, and enhance efficiency.
Typically, an automated warehouse storage system consists of high-density shelving and robotic load-handling devices that efficiently move products in and out of storage. Whether handling pallets or finished goods with a unit-load system or managing smaller items like cartons, cases, or totes with a miniload or a multishuttle system, going from manual processes to automation can significantly improve product handling efficiency and enhance warehouse safety.
AS/RSs are incredibly versatile, offering a wide range of applications across various industries:
Implementing AS/RSs in warehouse management comes with several advantages:
Unit-load AS/RSs (sometimes referred to as high bay warehouses or pallet crane systems) are fully automated storage and retrieval systems designed to handle heavy loads and bulky items, typically stored on pallets. They provide high-density storage and are ideal for operations that require handling large loads.
Miniload AS/RSs are fully automated storage and retrieval systems for handling small parts, totes, and cartons in a high-density storage environment.
Choosing the right AS/RS solution depends on several factors:
The right AS/RS solution can transform your warehouse operations by optimizing space, improving efficiency, and enhancing service levels. Whether it's a Dematic Unit-Load AS/RS for heavy-duty storage, a Dematic Miniload AS/RS for small parts, a Dematic Multishuttle AS/RS for high throughput, or an AutoStore system for space optimization, Dematic offers a comprehensive range of options to meet your specific needs.
Choosing the right automation is never a one-size-fits-all decision. Some operations thrive on stable, high-volume workflows and others must be able to adapt to product changes and shifting customer demand. No matter what your operation requires or how it changes, Dematic delivers systems that evolve with you.
Dematic is a trusted partner throughout the entire process, from developing a strategy through implementation and operation. Dematic provides solutions that meet your specific challenges, combining standardized sub-systems with deep industry knowledge to deliver integrated hardware, intelligent software, and end-to-end services.
Dematic works with you at every step to grow your business, win customer loyalty, and deliver at speed and scale worldwide.