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SCADA
Nowadays, intralogistic systems are getting more and more complex plus the space needs are getting bigger and bigger. Thus, monitoring complete sites at an “operator’s glance” (in physical terms) is not feasible any more. Therefore, the consistent presentation, of all system components, is essential for servicing and reducing downtimes. Via selektron psb offers a customized software package to match the particular requirements of the
individual system and support the maintenance engineers. Software modules for communication, visualization, diagnostics, reporting tools and data acquisition provide a high flexibility in the customization of hardware and software. If the analyzing options should not meet the user requirements, messages and material flow data could be transferred into standard IT applications.
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individual system and support the maintenance engineers. Software modules for communication, visualization, diagnostics, reporting tools and data acquisition provide a high flexibility in the customization of hardware and software. If the analyzing options should not meet the user requirements, messages and material flow data could be transferred into standard IT applications.
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Material flow
A major task of intralogistics is the transport of goods in suitable bins; it requires specific, real time IT systems. The IT system has to find the best connection between a source and a target. Redundancy, speed and the suitable conveyor systems are general conditions in order to find the most efficient way through the system. psb conceives and implements material flow systems
which are directed by computers and controls. The jobs are assigned to these levels according to evidence and complexity. Central element of these systems is the transport matrix which is integrated in the selektron system. It determines the suitable route and assigns different functions to the interstations, as e.g. weighing, scanning and printing.
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which are directed by computers and controls. The jobs are assigned to these levels according to evidence and complexity. Central element of these systems is the transport matrix which is integrated in the selektron system. It determines the suitable route and assigns different functions to the interstations, as e.g. weighing, scanning and printing.
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Control level
Control systems are the connecting link between the logistic process level and the mechanical components of the warehousing and conveyor systems. Purpose of the controls is to determine system states within the intralogistic process and react to these states. psb conceives and implements sophisticated control systems, on the basis of single
components and modules, and total integrated systems with control hierarchies. Up-to-date network technologies and bus systems, in connection with control systems of leading providers, allow a high availability. Modularity and integration into the selektron system allow for easy maintenance and modification.
components and modules, and total integrated systems with control hierarchies. Up-to-date network technologies and bus systems, in connection with control systems of leading providers, allow a high availability. Modularity and integration into the selektron system allow for easy maintenance and modification.
Production control
Besides the automation of production as such, infastructural measures for the automation of the material flow in production become more important all the time. The objective is to integrate machines and workstations into a well coordinated supply and disposal process (with respect to time and quantity). With the selektron system, interfaces to ERP systems dispatch the production orders. The orders are directed through
manufacturing according to the internal requirements, with regard to strategies, as workstation connection, Just in Time or Just in Sequence. Capacity scheduling of the individual workstations is also considered. The connection of machines and handling devices, the control of the conveyor system at the workstation and the automatic feedback (PDA/MDA) provide for an integrated solution.
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manufacturing according to the internal requirements, with regard to strategies, as workstation connection, Just in Time or Just in Sequence. Capacity scheduling of the individual workstations is also considered. The connection of machines and handling devices, the control of the conveyor system at the workstation and the automatic feedback (PDA/MDA) provide for an integrated solution.
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Simulation
The complexity of our products and the high, ever changing demands of our customers on their system installations require to consider any possible eventualities already before the realization of the project. psb possesses an efficient simulation tool by which the most different scenarios can be analyzed. This guarantees that the optimum size of a system installation is conceived right in the beginning and that the duration of
the project is reduced considerably. Different simulation processes are available, depending on the particular performance requirements:
- Realistic generation of articles
and orders
- Weakpoint analysis
- Bottleneck analysis
- Performance of experiments
- Collection of statistical data
- Resource planning/scheduling
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the project is reduced considerably. Different simulation processes are available, depending on the particular performance requirements:
- Realistic generation of articles
and orders
- Weakpoint analysis
- Bottleneck analysis
- Performance of experiments
- Collection of statistical data
- Resource planning/scheduling
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Warehouse Management
Modern warehousing systems require sophisticated warehousing strategies and flexible controls, in order to guarantee the highest possible benefit for the operator. Yet, the warehouse management system has to fulfil different requirements, depending on the type of warehouse. While a single-deep warehouse can be run with a modern ERP system, multi-deep storage needs more complex solutions. With selektron, psb offers
a warehouse management system to suit your specific requirements. selektron is individually adapted for your warehousing system. Besides the mere/plain warehouse management, it undertakes functions which cannot be provided anymore by an existing ERP system. Instead of utilizing ready-made components, each system is perfectly matched to the customers’ requirements (customized).
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a warehouse management system to suit your specific requirements. selektron is individually adapted for your warehousing system. Besides the mere/plain warehouse management, it undertakes functions which cannot be provided anymore by an existing ERP system. Instead of utilizing ready-made components, each system is perfectly matched to the customers’ requirements (customized).
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Design and Implementation
A sophisticated intralogistic system requires the coordination of the material flow and the flow of data/information. Therefore, in the beginning of each system concept, there has to be a mechanical layout plus a detailed layout of the control and IT level, comprising the definition of processes, the configuration of the hardware and the software package desired by the customer. This information is gathered/collected
in close cooperation with the customer and recorded in a functional specification. This specification will be the basis of the further implementation of the project. Afterwards, a system layout will be generated as programming basis. Programming itself, components and integration test, and finally commissioning are also part of the psb range of services.
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in close cooperation with the customer and recorded in a functional specification. This specification will be the basis of the further implementation of the project. Afterwards, a system layout will be generated as programming basis. Programming itself, components and integration test, and finally commissioning are also part of the psb range of services.
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วันศุกร์ที่ 18 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2550
Complete Solutions
In today’s fast-paced ever-changing marketplace, precise management of the supply chain, including effective inventory control and distribution, is a decisive competitive factor, requiring an innovative automated material handling design.
viastore systems' primary emphasis has always been to analyze the specific problems of our customers and then to incorporate the logistics methodology necessary to provide the best possible solution, thereby providing distinct improvements to their business processes.
viastore systems' services include the complete turnkey construction of automated material handling systems, including Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Material Flow Control (MFC) software along with all necessary building activities, including the building design and all necessary subsystems such as the floor design and fire protection.
viastore systems' primary emphasis has always been to analyze the specific problems of our customers and then to incorporate the logistics methodology necessary to provide the best possible solution, thereby providing distinct improvements to their business processes.
viastore systems' services include the complete turnkey construction of automated material handling systems, including Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Material Flow Control (MFC) software along with all necessary building activities, including the building design and all necessary subsystems such as the floor design and fire protection.
Engineering Management
Financial Management
Schedule Management
Warehouse Management System (WMS) software
Storage/Retrieval System (AS/RS)
Material Flow Control (MFC) software
System control
System visualization
Aftermarket sales and service
Rack structures/steel construction(i.e. free standing and rack-supported)
Foundations/reinforced concrete mats and floor
Horizontal transportation system(i.e. conveyor, shuttle cars, AGV's, etc.)
Fire protection systems (i.e. in-rack, ceiling springlers, etc.)
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Innovative Mounting
The major difference in our Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS) design concept is the use of conventional forks mounted on a rotating and transverse shifting mechanism to handle the pallet loads. This is in contrast to a shuttle device used on conventional Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling Systems (AS/RS) that require cantilever stub shelf racks (to provide clearance for the shuttle mechanism under the pallet).
The Fork Extractor is Mounted on the front of our Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS), which is counterbalanced and with no structure in front of the forks to restrict their freedom of movement. The extractor is composed of a rugged rotating fork assembly driven by an industrial heavy duty gear unit and traverses laterally on precision ways by a heavy duty industrial ball screw.
The advantage of this Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS) arrangement vs. the conventional Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS) shuttle is the ability of our Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS) to handle any load/pallet that a fork truck or pallet jack can. AFT's Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS) can pick up or deposit pallets from simple bolsters anywhere on the aisle or at the end of the aisle.
AFT's Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS) has no special rack design requirement. Conventional or new beam racks as used by man ride fork trucks are perfectly suitable.
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The Fork Extractor is Mounted on the front of our Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS), which is counterbalanced and with no structure in front of the forks to restrict their freedom of movement. The extractor is composed of a rugged rotating fork assembly driven by an industrial heavy duty gear unit and traverses laterally on precision ways by a heavy duty industrial ball screw.
The advantage of this Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS) arrangement vs. the conventional Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS) shuttle is the ability of our Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS) to handle any load/pallet that a fork truck or pallet jack can. AFT's Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS) can pick up or deposit pallets from simple bolsters anywhere on the aisle or at the end of the aisle.
AFT's Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS) has no special rack design requirement. Conventional or new beam racks as used by man ride fork trucks are perfectly suitable.
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Outstanding Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) Performance
AFT's Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS), the SR/F, is designed for continuous duty operation at its full load rated capacity. A conservative estimate of 40 single load movements per hour per machine is easily attained (based on a 300 ft aisle). With a maximum of 700 FPM horizontal and 90 FPM vertical, our Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS), the SR/F, has the capability of matching the through put of any existing Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS).
The speeds are precisely programmable along with acceleration/deceleration to meet each users individual Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS) requirements. Actual throughput is governed by the length and height of the rack aisles.
Typical man ride fork truck systems usually can attain a throughput of only 10 single moves per hour when serving a rack storage system. That is significantly lower than our average of 40 moves per hour. With our Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS), the SR/F, installed, fork trucks if used need only travel to the head of each aisle or in rack P&D locations to deposit or pick up pallets. There is no need for the man ride fork truck to travel into the rack structure and carefully deposit or retrieve pallets on shelves that are often above eye level.
Most users will be able to reduce the number of man ride fork trucks necessary to maintain these increased throughput levels by one half or more. Therefore, further boosting operation cost savings.
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The speeds are precisely programmable along with acceleration/deceleration to meet each users individual Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS) requirements. Actual throughput is governed by the length and height of the rack aisles.
Typical man ride fork truck systems usually can attain a throughput of only 10 single moves per hour when serving a rack storage system. That is significantly lower than our average of 40 moves per hour. With our Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS), the SR/F, installed, fork trucks if used need only travel to the head of each aisle or in rack P&D locations to deposit or pick up pallets. There is no need for the man ride fork truck to travel into the rack structure and carefully deposit or retrieve pallets on shelves that are often above eye level.
Most users will be able to reduce the number of man ride fork trucks necessary to maintain these increased throughput levels by one half or more. Therefore, further boosting operation cost savings.
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Apparel Warehousing & Distribution
Pick-and-Pack Conveyor
FKI Logistex is an experienced material handling provider to the apparel industry. Whether your warehouse or distribution center ships garments on hangers (GOH), packaged clothing, fashion accessories or a mix of these, FKI Logistex will provide a material handling solution which minimizes handoffs, reduces inventory and cycle time, improves speed and turns, and keeps your chargebacks at a minimum. FKI Logistex is experienced in creating distribution solutions that can handle the peaks of seasonal merchandise, while providing a year-round ROI.
FKI Logistex is an experienced material handling provider to the apparel industry. Whether your warehouse or distribution center ships garments on hangers (GOH), packaged clothing, fashion accessories or a mix of these, FKI Logistex will provide a material handling solution which minimizes handoffs, reduces inventory and cycle time, improves speed and turns, and keeps your chargebacks at a minimum. FKI Logistex is experienced in creating distribution solutions that can handle the peaks of seasonal merchandise, while providing a year-round ROI.
With many apparel distributors, cross-docking is playing an increasing role in keeping inventory moving and warehouse costs at a minimum. FKI Logistex has designed and implemented many highly successful cross-docking installations.
For warehouse-based distribution, a typical installation will include:
Paperless order picking (light, RF and/or voice)
High-speed sortation
Conveyor systems
Packing
Palletizing
Controls
Paperless order picking (light, RF and/or voice)
High-speed sortation
Conveyor systems
Packing
Palletizing
Controls
Pallet AS/RS
A three-dimensional structure AS/RS that provides the optimal solution for pallet storage. In addition to an integrated construction (building supported AS/RS), it is also possible to easily install a single three-dimensional rack unit in the existing facility. By integrating other transport equipment like AGV or RTN-X, it is possible to build an optimal storage and transportation system for efficient material handling.
A three-dimensional structure AS/RS that provides the optimal solution for pallet storage. In addition to an integrated construction (building supported AS/RS), it is also possible to easily install a single three-dimensional rack unit in the existing facility. By integrating other transport equipment like AGV or RTN-X, it is possible to build an optimal storage and transportation system for efficient material handling.
Warehouse and Distribution
FKI Logistex Provides Fully Integrated SolutionsThe FKI Logistex Warehouse and Distribution division provides fast, accurate and efficient material handling, sorting and order-picking solutions for the warehouse and distribution markets. Its projects include some of the world's most sophisticated high-throughput distribution centers and warehouses for retail, mail-order, e-commerce, technology, apparel and pharmaceuticals, all of which share a common need for dependable, productive and efficient product distribution.
FKI Logistex Warehouse and Distribution sales, engineering and project management teams understand the demands placed upon the supply chain and work closely to create the material flow system best suited to your operations. With more than 2,000 material handling professionals, 1.9 million square feet of manufacturing space and thousands of successful implementations, FKI Logistex has the resources and the experience to solve the toughest distribution challenges, anywhere in the world.
FKI Logistex Warehouse and Distribution sales, engineering and project management teams understand the demands placed upon the supply chain and work closely to create the material flow system best suited to your operations. With more than 2,000 material handling professionals, 1.9 million square feet of manufacturing space and thousands of successful implementations, FKI Logistex has the resources and the experience to solve the toughest distribution challenges, anywhere in the world.
วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 17 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2550
Supply Chain Solutions
Supply Chain Solutions
Optimizing supply chain practices through operational analysis, assessment, world-class design and implementation.
Design Studies. If you are considering building or expanding your distribution center, the Supply Chain Solutions Team will work with you to analyze, concept and design the correct solution to meet your needs.
Operational Assessments. Are you out of space or wondering how to lower your operating costs? The Supply Chain Solutions Team will perform an assessment of your current operation to develop recommendations on how you can become more competitive.
Implementation Support. As your solution is implemented under the guidance of the TGW-ERMANCO Project Team, the Supply Chain Solutions Team will provide assistance to ensure a successful start-up.
Satisfaction Assurance. Our goal is to provide you with an outstanding customer experience!
Optimizing supply chain practices through operational analysis, assessment, world-class design and implementation.
Design Studies. If you are considering building or expanding your distribution center, the Supply Chain Solutions Team will work with you to analyze, concept and design the correct solution to meet your needs.
Operational Assessments. Are you out of space or wondering how to lower your operating costs? The Supply Chain Solutions Team will perform an assessment of your current operation to develop recommendations on how you can become more competitive.
Implementation Support. As your solution is implemented under the guidance of the TGW-ERMANCO Project Team, the Supply Chain Solutions Team will provide assistance to ensure a successful start-up.
Satisfaction Assurance. Our goal is to provide you with an outstanding customer experience!
Automated Storage Retrieval Systems Experts
March 18th, 2007
Welcome to your expert resource for Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) and the home of the Storage Retrieval Fork (SR/F). Our Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling Systems (AS/RS) equipment will help your company prepare for the future. We give you the tools and knowledge to move your company forward. We save you time and money through improved productivity and increased accuracy. We show you how Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS) is the best way to increase your ROI. We invite you to join the revolution.
March 18th, 2007
Welcome to your expert resource for Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) and the home of the Storage Retrieval Fork (SR/F). Our Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling Systems (AS/RS) equipment will help your company prepare for the future. We give you the tools and knowledge to move your company forward. We save you time and money through improved productivity and increased accuracy. We show you how Automated Storage and Retrieval Material Handling System (AS/RS) is the best way to increase your ROI. We invite you to join the revolution.
What Is ASRS (AS/RS)?
March 18th, 2007
Generically speaking, ASRS or AS/RS refers to a variety of computer-controlled methods for automatically depositing and retrieving loads from defined storage locations. Within an ASRS environment, one would find one or more of the following technologies: Horizontal Carousels, Vertical Carousels, Vertical Lift Modules (VLM) and/or the traditional Fixed Aisle (F/A) Storage & Retrieval Systems that utilize a storage retrieval (SR) crane. The right application of ASRS provides a long list of user benefits!
March 18th, 2007
Generically speaking, ASRS or AS/RS refers to a variety of computer-controlled methods for automatically depositing and retrieving loads from defined storage locations. Within an ASRS environment, one would find one or more of the following technologies: Horizontal Carousels, Vertical Carousels, Vertical Lift Modules (VLM) and/or the traditional Fixed Aisle (F/A) Storage & Retrieval Systems that utilize a storage retrieval (SR) crane. The right application of ASRS provides a long list of user benefits!
วันอังคารที่ 15 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2550
Automated Storage Retrieval Systems
An automated storage/retrieval system (AS/RS) is a combination of equipment and controls that handles, stores, and retrieves materials with precision, accuracy and speed under a defined degree of automation. Systems vary from relatively simple, manually controlled order-picking machines oper-ating in small storage structures to giant, computer-controlled storage/retrieval systems totally integrated into the manufacturing and distribution process.
Daifuku America
Dematic Corp.
Diamond Phoenix Corporation
FKI Logistex Inc.
Hanel Storage Systems
HK Systems, Inc.
Knapp Logistics Automation
Murata Machinery USA, Inc. - Logistics & Automation Division
Remstar International, Inc.
Retrotech, Inc.
System Storage Solutions, Inc.
TGW-ERMANCO INC.
viastore systems, inc.
Westfalia Technologies, Inc.
An automated storage/retrieval system (AS/RS) is a combination of equipment and controls that handles, stores, and retrieves materials with precision, accuracy and speed under a defined degree of automation. Systems vary from relatively simple, manually controlled order-picking machines oper-ating in small storage structures to giant, computer-controlled storage/retrieval systems totally integrated into the manufacturing and distribution process.
Daifuku America
Dematic Corp.
Diamond Phoenix Corporation
FKI Logistex Inc.
Hanel Storage Systems
HK Systems, Inc.
Knapp Logistics Automation
Murata Machinery USA, Inc. - Logistics & Automation Division
Remstar International, Inc.
Retrotech, Inc.
System Storage Solutions, Inc.
TGW-ERMANCO INC.
viastore systems, inc.
Westfalia Technologies, Inc.
Professional Societies
Professional Societies
The Material Handling Institute is the home of professional societies and associations for practitioners, consultants and end users in the field of materials handling and management. These organizations exist to support the career development needs of the materials handling professional; to promote the dissemination of knowledge concerning the field of materials handling; and to provide innovative, quality educational programs and forums for their members. Networking, publications and conferences are just a few of the benefits of membership in a professional society. For more information on a specific organization, click on the name of the organization as it appears below or in the navigation bar in the left-hand margin.
Materials Handling & Management Society
The Materials Handling & Management Society (MHMS) is an independent professional society which was formed over 40 years ago. Established to serve professionals in the field of materials handling, MHMS is dedicated to disseminating information, exchanging ideas and providing educational experiences for its members. The Society provides opportunities for continuing education and provides a wealth of resources designed to enhance professional development, including an internationally recognized certification program.
Association of Professional Material Handling Consultants
The Association of Professional Material Handling Consultants (APMHC) is an independent organization composed of individual consultants. APMHC was organized in 1959 by several industry leaders who saw the need for more reliable, capable, and professional services in the material handling consulting field. The association promotes and coordinates the exchange of information and ideas among members. It encourages the improvement of analysis and the development of standards of performance; and aids and assists other groups in promoting materials handling, generally, and the consulting profession, specifically.
The Material Handling Institute is the home of professional societies and associations for practitioners, consultants and end users in the field of materials handling and management. These organizations exist to support the career development needs of the materials handling professional; to promote the dissemination of knowledge concerning the field of materials handling; and to provide innovative, quality educational programs and forums for their members. Networking, publications and conferences are just a few of the benefits of membership in a professional society. For more information on a specific organization, click on the name of the organization as it appears below or in the navigation bar in the left-hand margin.
Materials Handling & Management Society
The Materials Handling & Management Society (MHMS) is an independent professional society which was formed over 40 years ago. Established to serve professionals in the field of materials handling, MHMS is dedicated to disseminating information, exchanging ideas and providing educational experiences for its members. The Society provides opportunities for continuing education and provides a wealth of resources designed to enhance professional development, including an internationally recognized certification program.
Association of Professional Material Handling Consultants
The Association of Professional Material Handling Consultants (APMHC) is an independent organization composed of individual consultants. APMHC was organized in 1959 by several industry leaders who saw the need for more reliable, capable, and professional services in the material handling consulting field. The association promotes and coordinates the exchange of information and ideas among members. It encourages the improvement of analysis and the development of standards of performance; and aids and assists other groups in promoting materials handling, generally, and the consulting profession, specifically.
Standards
Standards
Two American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved safety standards currently exist for Automatic Storage / Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) related technologies:
MH24.1: Safety Standard for Horizontal Carousel Material Handling and Associated EquipmentThis newest standard, approved January 15, 2005, for horizontal carousels, was developed by the Carousel and Vertical Lift Module (C/VLM) Working Group of the AS/RS Product Section following the ANSI Public Canvass method. Click on the following link for a complete description and instructions on how to obtain either a free download or to order a hard copy: http://www.mhiastore.org/category.cfm?Category=57.
B30.13 - 2003: Storage/Retrieval (S/R) Machines and Associated Equipment This AS/RS safety standard published in 2003 deals solely with the Crane and Aisle (C/A) technology for automatic storage and retrieval. This standard, also following the ANSI Public Canvass method, was developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The following link will take you to the site where you may purchase a copy: http://members.asme.org/catalog/ItemView.cfm?ItemNumber=J05203
Two American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved safety standards currently exist for Automatic Storage / Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) related technologies:
MH24.1: Safety Standard for Horizontal Carousel Material Handling and Associated EquipmentThis newest standard, approved January 15, 2005, for horizontal carousels, was developed by the Carousel and Vertical Lift Module (C/VLM) Working Group of the AS/RS Product Section following the ANSI Public Canvass method. Click on the following link for a complete description and instructions on how to obtain either a free download or to order a hard copy: http://www.mhiastore.org/category.cfm?Category=57.
B30.13 - 2003: Storage/Retrieval (S/R) Machines and Associated Equipment This AS/RS safety standard published in 2003 deals solely with the Crane and Aisle (C/A) technology for automatic storage and retrieval. This standard, also following the ANSI Public Canvass method, was developed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The following link will take you to the site where you may purchase a copy: http://members.asme.org/catalog/ItemView.cfm?ItemNumber=J05203
Education & Training
Education & Training
The Material Handling Industry's commitment to education and training is primarily addressed by the three organizations below. Each of them provide educational resources and/or assistance supporting the advancement of material handling logistics education.
The Material Handling Institute's educational initiatives and innovative programming, including conferences, seminars and workshops date back to 1945. The Institute has continued the traditions begun many years before, while at the same time adding a number of important new programs.
The College Industry Council on Material Handling Education designs, develops and distributes resources for material handling education and training. Click on the CICMHE logo for information on resources (lecture notes, case studies, etc.) and events (design competition, Teacher's Institute, Research Colloquium, etc.).
The Material Handling Education Foundation's history of supporting the study of material handling dates back to 1976. Although scholarships to students pursuing a college education are the main focus of the Foundation, other grants are made available from time to time in support of specific programming needs.
The Material Handling Industry's commitment to education and training is primarily addressed by the three organizations below. Each of them provide educational resources and/or assistance supporting the advancement of material handling logistics education.
The Material Handling Institute's educational initiatives and innovative programming, including conferences, seminars and workshops date back to 1945. The Institute has continued the traditions begun many years before, while at the same time adding a number of important new programs.
The College Industry Council on Material Handling Education designs, develops and distributes resources for material handling education and training. Click on the CICMHE logo for information on resources (lecture notes, case studies, etc.) and events (design competition, Teacher's Institute, Research Colloquium, etc.).
The Material Handling Education Foundation's history of supporting the study of material handling dates back to 1976. Although scholarships to students pursuing a college education are the main focus of the Foundation, other grants are made available from time to time in support of specific programming needs.
Industry Research
Industry Research
Please Note: The chart above categorizes industry segments, i.e. containers, decking, by their estimated minimum value in sales or revenue. For example the containers category achieves in excess of $20 billion in sales annually while decking generates in excess of $10 million. So when looking at this chart you should multiply the value category by the number of industry segments in that value category to understand the $125 Billion material handling market.
The annual consumption of material handling equipment systems in the United States has grown to over 125 billion per year, as of 2005. This consumption takes place in virtually all discrete process and service industry sectors with the vast majority being found throughout Construction (SICs 15-17), Manufacturing (SICs 20-39) and Service (SICs 40-59). For further market analysis of material handling consumption, click here.Geographic Consumption Patterns
Material Handling Industry created an analysis program known as MHITAP" (Material Handling Industry Territory Analysis Program). Included in the program are a series of unique models that predict the consumption (diffusion) of material handling equipment and systems. Two MHITAP" models were applied to the consumption model above to construct the two diffusion maps below. One for equipment and a second for integrated systems. Both maps show percentage of total consumption by geographic region.
Source: MHITAP" Database-General Material Handling Industry Model (for equipment) and Custom Model (for systems).
The overall material handling industry business cycle behaves somewhat predictably when looked at on a rate-of-change basis. While amplitude (growth or decline) will change, the period between highs and lows has proven repeatable. It should be noted that different segments or equipment groups within the industry will lead or lag this overall industry chart - generally as a function of differing order to installation lead times.
As shown in the graph, more moderate shipment growth is expected through 2006 and into 2007.
Projections Beyond 2006-2007In 2006, the business cycle for the industry as a whole will be in a period of growth that should extend well into 2006 and begin a period of slower growth into 2007.
Many forces will be at work to keep material handling and logistics on a healthy economic path including:
Continued shift toward applying equipment versus new plant capital spending.
Consumer demand for variety, availability, convenience, quality, and affordability.
Material handling and logistics being seen as a strategic versus tactical activity.
Globalization and consolidation of American companies.
Concurrence with which goods and information are moved along supply channels.
Mass customization and electronic commerce.
Shifts to outsourcing.
Continued pressure to reduce inventories.
Material handling and logistics has assumed a very strategic role in the improvement of order-to-delivery cycles, inventory reduction and satisfying changing buying culture and behavior. As a result, we expect exceptional opportunities through the decade for the industry both domestically and internationally.
Please Note: The chart above categorizes industry segments, i.e. containers, decking, by their estimated minimum value in sales or revenue. For example the containers category achieves in excess of $20 billion in sales annually while decking generates in excess of $10 million. So when looking at this chart you should multiply the value category by the number of industry segments in that value category to understand the $125 Billion material handling market.
The annual consumption of material handling equipment systems in the United States has grown to over 125 billion per year, as of 2005. This consumption takes place in virtually all discrete process and service industry sectors with the vast majority being found throughout Construction (SICs 15-17), Manufacturing (SICs 20-39) and Service (SICs 40-59). For further market analysis of material handling consumption, click here.Geographic Consumption Patterns
Material Handling Industry created an analysis program known as MHITAP" (Material Handling Industry Territory Analysis Program). Included in the program are a series of unique models that predict the consumption (diffusion) of material handling equipment and systems. Two MHITAP" models were applied to the consumption model above to construct the two diffusion maps below. One for equipment and a second for integrated systems. Both maps show percentage of total consumption by geographic region.
Source: MHITAP" Database-General Material Handling Industry Model (for equipment) and Custom Model (for systems).
The overall material handling industry business cycle behaves somewhat predictably when looked at on a rate-of-change basis. While amplitude (growth or decline) will change, the period between highs and lows has proven repeatable. It should be noted that different segments or equipment groups within the industry will lead or lag this overall industry chart - generally as a function of differing order to installation lead times.
As shown in the graph, more moderate shipment growth is expected through 2006 and into 2007.
Projections Beyond 2006-2007In 2006, the business cycle for the industry as a whole will be in a period of growth that should extend well into 2006 and begin a period of slower growth into 2007.
Many forces will be at work to keep material handling and logistics on a healthy economic path including:
Continued shift toward applying equipment versus new plant capital spending.
Consumer demand for variety, availability, convenience, quality, and affordability.
Material handling and logistics being seen as a strategic versus tactical activity.
Globalization and consolidation of American companies.
Concurrence with which goods and information are moved along supply channels.
Mass customization and electronic commerce.
Shifts to outsourcing.
Continued pressure to reduce inventories.
Material handling and logistics has assumed a very strategic role in the improvement of order-to-delivery cycles, inventory reduction and satisfying changing buying culture and behavior. As a result, we expect exceptional opportunities through the decade for the industry both domestically and internationally.
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