PICKING OPERATIONS AUTOMATIC VERTICAL STORAGE SYSTEMS

THE PICKING MAKES THE DIFFERENCE In a market that demands ever greater flexibility, speed and precision from the supply chain, choosing the right picking system is critical. Whatever storage system is used - from traditional metal shelving to automatic systems - there are many and different technological solutions that make it possible to meet the needs of the most varied sectors and applications. In this guide, we want to share some of the opportunities offered by automatic vertical storage systems - with a focus on Vertimag and the exclusive Ergo-Tech system - to show you how these systems...

In manual models, picking is usually carried out with the “man-to-goods” method, while automatic storage systems use the “goods-to-man” method. In the second case, operators remain stationary in special picking stations (picking bays), where the goods are automatically conveyed, and orders are prepared for shipping. This workstation is equipped with everything necessary to carry out activities which are guided by a data-entry screen connected to customized warehouse management software (WMS). The workstation can also be equipped with barcode readers, scales, label printers and picking lists....

picking operations with the new Vertimag After this overview of the advantages offered by the proper picking method, let’s see what is inside a vertical storage system in order to appreciate the main tools through which these advantages take shape and are transformed into safety, efficiency and, more generally, into an opportunity to improve a company’s logistics. Space optimization with flexible trays Available in 15 models, Vertimag offers 120 tray combinations based on capacity, length, depth, and height. This broad range of configurations allows the use of trays with different heights according...

Many other accessories make picking operations even more efficient, safe, and comfortable, guiding operators in picking and placing activities. The most common systems are the following: • laser pointer, which enables fast and accurate identification of the item to pick • alphanumeric LED bar, which provides the operator with the necessary information on the item and the operations to be carried out • pick-put to light devices, which guide picking and placing activities intuitively with remarkable advantages in terms of speed and precision • mobile trolleys, which allow a tray to be removed and...

The Ergo-Tech bay Ergo-Tech is the exclusive picking bay designed by the Ferretto which, thanks to a second lift placed under the bay inside the structure, offers the work flows of double bay machines while ensuring perfect ergonomics. Suitable for all types of picking, this system is the ideal solution for intensive picking cycles: it guarantees speed, thanks to the second tray in stand-by, and greater efficiency as the operator always works at an ideal height. How it works With Ergo-Tech, the items are automatically delivered at a single configurable height from the ground by means of a lifting...

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