
Smart warehouses: from automation to big data
01 Jun 2021Smart warehouses are fully automated storage installations in which operations are managed by machines or software that coordinates the various tasks.
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Smart warehouses are fully automated storage installations in which operations are managed by machines or software that coordinates the various tasks.
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A storage buffer is a space where goods needed for production lines, order picking, and/or kitting are temporarily housed.
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Block stacking is a warehouse storage method in which goods are stacked on top of each other directly on the warehouse floor, without being placed on the racks.
In an AS/RS warehouse, stacker cranes are responsible for inserting and removing goods from their locations with full autonomy and minimal operator intervention.
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