Introduction The purpose of this blog is to give you a general guide to the types of available storage system and where each is best used in the warehouse. Each individual storage application should be studied in detail with the equipment supplier before any equipment is specified. The blog will also explore on some of the characteristic of a well structured warehouse storage system and focus on one of the storage system, carousels.
Background
Storage is a special building that is designed to hold large bulky objects, or a great number of objects of a particular type; for e.g. a warehouse. A warehouse is a commercial building used for keeping stocks, facilitate the movement of goods through the supply chain to end consumer and other value adding service.
What is a storage system? A storage system refers to a plan that helps to reduce complexity and drive innovation within the warehouse [Storage system]. In addition, it ensures employee safety and easy ground picking. Thus, making logistic works more efficient [Activities such as order picking and storing].
Scope
- Characteristic of a well-structured storage system
- The factors affecting the choice of a storage medium
- Type of available storage system
- Live storage system
- Solution to Facilitator's Question
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