ABC of warehouse automation – Concepts within vertical warehouse systems

A

AGV integration

Integration between vertical warehouse and driverless transport units for internal goods transport.

AMR integration

Interconnection between vertical storage system and autonomous mobile robots.

Working height optimization

Adaptation of picking stations in vertical warehouse for correct ergonomics.

Automated warehouse

A warehouse where storage and product retrieval is done automatically via a vertical storage system.

Automated storage solution

A complete solution consisting of vertical storage, picking station and software integration.

Automated picking

Picking process where the item is brought to the operator via the system.

Automated product production

Mechanical feeding of boxes or trays to the picking station.

B

Tray system

Internal transport unit in vertical warehouse for storing goods.

Batch picking in vertical warehouse

Picking multiple orders via the system's automatic picking.

Box throughput

Number of boxes the system can deliver per hour.

Buffer capacity

The system's ability to handle temporary load peaks.

C

Cycle time in vertical storage

The time from pick request to the item being at the pick station.

D

Double picking station

Two operator positions connected to the same vertical warehouse.

Reliable warehouse automation

Stable system performance with minimal downtime.

E

E/Classic

Compact vertical storage system for efficient space optimization.

Effimat 4

High-capacity vertical storage system for high throughput.

E/Ports

Automated transport and handling solution for larger units.

ERP integration

Direct link between vertical warehouse and ERP system.

F

FIFO management

System-controlled order for picking.

Flow optimization in vertical storage

Optimization of goods movement via system logic.

G

Goods-to-person principle

Basic principle where the item is delivered to the operator.

H

Height utilization

Maximum use of the building's vertical space.

High-capacity storage

Vertical warehouse designed for high picking volume.

IN

Integrated picking station

Workstation directly connected to vertical storage.

Internal logistics automation

Automated handling between warehouse and other processes.

K

Capacity expansion without extension

Increased storage capacity via vertical solution rather than new construction.

Cash register logistics

Internal handling of storage boxes in the system.

Compact storage solution

Space-optimized vertical storage system.

L

Warehouse automation

Implementation of vertical storage systems for efficient operations.

Storage capacity

Total storage and handling capacity in the system.

Warehouse optimization

Improving space utilization and picking flow.

Warehouse picking station

Ergonomic workstation for picking.

Inventory footprint reduction

Reduction of floor space through vertical storage.

Warehouse structuring

Systematic organization via automated warehouse.

M

Modular warehouse

Vertical storage system that can be expanded in sections.

Multi-level storage

Storage in several vertical levels.

ISLAND

Order sequencing

System-controlled order for order processing.

Output capacity

The system's maximum delivery speed.

P

Space optimization warehouse

Footprint reduction through vertical storage.

Picking flow

System-controlled movement of goods from warehouse to picking station.

Picking speed

Number of picks per hour in automated warehouse.

Pick quality

Reduction of errors through system-controlled production.

Picking station ergonomics

Working position optimized via vertical system.

Pick-to-light integration

Visual picking support at picking station.

R

Rack automation

Automated storage in vertical structure.

Redundancy in warehouse automation

System design that ensures continued operation in the event of a fault.

Robot integration

Connection between vertical warehouse and robotics.

S

Scalable storage solution

Vertical storage that can be expanded as growth occurs.

System integration

Integration with ERP and WMS.

System performance

Measurement of throughput and capacity.

T

Throughput

Number of boxes handled per hour.

Two-way picking

Possibility of picking from multiple pages.

V

Vertical warehouse

Automated storage solution that utilizes height rather than floor space.

Vertical warehouse automation

Automation based on vertical storage.

Goods production

Automatic delivery of goods to picking station.

W

WMS integration

Integration between vertical warehouse and warehouse management system.

Z

Zoned picking

System-controlled division of picking zones.