Storage systems comprise all organisational, technical and logistical measures that serve to receive, store and transfer goods. They ensure that materials and products are available at the right time, in the right place and in the right quantity.
Storage: Ensuring the availability of goods.
Organisation: Efficient management of warehouse stocks.
Picking: Preparing orders for despatch.
Security: Protecting goods from theft, damage and spoilage.
There are different types of storage systems, which are used depending on requirements and application:
Features: High flexibility, low investment costs.
Examples: Rack storage, floor storage.
Application: Suitable for small to medium-sized warehouses with low automation.
Features: Use of machines to support warehouse processes.
Examples: Forklift warehouse, conveyor belt systems.
Use: Medium to large warehouses with a higher turnover of goods.
Characteristics: High degree of automation, lower error rate.
Examples: Automated high-bay warehouses, shuttle systems.
Application: Large warehouses with a high variety of items and fast throughput times.
Features: Combination of manual and automated processes.
Examples: Semi-automated picking with pick-by-light systems.
Use: Flexibility for changing requirements.
Increased efficiency: Automated systems reduce labour costs and errors.
Cost reduction: Optimised warehouse space utilisation and lower operating costs.
Traceability: Digitalisation facilitates stocktaking and inventory monitoring.
Flexibility: Adaptation to different requirements and sectors.
The integration of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to drive the development of warehouse systems. Smart warehouses that utilise self-learning algorithms promise even greater efficiency and flexibility.
So, let’s work together to ensure that your logistics are in the best hands.