Warehouse and logistics automation systems refer to the mechanization and automation of warehousing and logistics operations using technology and mechanical equipment, aiming to reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency and accuracy.
It typically includes the following hardware equipment and software systems:
Hardware Equipment:
Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) or Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), automated conveyor lines, high-speed sorting machines, robotic arms, etc.
Software Systems:
Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Warehouse Control System (WCS), used to control and manage the operation of automated equipment and execute preset tasks such as inbound, storage, picking, and outbound operations.
The core value of this system lies in “saving manpower” and “increasing efficiency.” Equipment operates according to preset rules and procedures, achieving standardized operating procedures.
Join Industrial is a professional Automated Warehousing and Logistics System manufacturer and factory, with strong in-house design and production capabilities. We provide customized automation solutions covering system planning, equipment manufacturing, software integration, and on-site commissioning. Each system is tailored to warehouse layout, throughput demands, and operational strategy, helping customers build scalable, reliable, and future-ready logistics infrastructure.
Case of smart warehousing and logistics system
Product overview
This smart warehousing and logistics system incorporates the latest intelligent warehousing technologies and transfer scenarios. It includes manual identification unit, conveying and sorting unit, robot feeding unit, AGV transfer unit, smart warehousing units, a central control and display center, and safety protection facilities. It also includes corresponding user manuals and sample programs to facilitate a complete understanding of the structure, composition, and use of a real intelligent warehousing and logistics system.
Chief component:
①Manual Identification Unit
②Robot Feeding Unit
③Conveying & Sorting Unit
④AGV Transfer Unit
⑤Automatic Warehouse Connection Unit
⑥Material Inbound Unit
Major advantage:
(1)Efficient Material Information Entry System;
(2)Faster and More Accurate Material Transportation;
(3)Automatic, Precise, and Timely Material Sorting;
(4)Intelligent, Efficient, and Flexible Material Transfer;
(5)Fast and Accurate Material Inbound Management;
(6)Refined Management of Automated Warehouses Saving Space.
Project Requirements and Challenges
A company faced challenges such as complex inventory management due to a wide variety of items and inefficient logistics, resulting in high operating costs and slow response times. They urgently needed to upgrade their warehousing and logistics system to achieve intelligent management.
Our company needed to meet the client’s diverse needs and ensure the system’s stability and reliability, while also improving inventory turnover rate and logistics efficiency, providing the client with an efficient solution.
Project Implementation and Technology Application
The project team designed and implemented an intelligent warehousing and logistics system based on the client’s requirements. It utilized advanced robots and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), combined with a warehouse management system and a logistics scheduling system, to achieve automatic storage, retrieval, and handling of goods.
During project implementation, big data analytics technology was applied to optimize inventory layout and improve inventory turnover rate; intelligent scheduling algorithms were developed to improve logistics efficiency. The project was delivered on time and accepted by the client.
Project Benefits and Client Evaluation
After project completion, the client’s inventory turnover rate increased by 45%, logistics efficiency improved by 3 times, and operating costs decreased by 25%. Client satisfaction reached 95%, and they praised the system’s stable performance and ease of operation, providing strong support for the company’s development.
The successful implementation of this project significantly improved the company’s work efficiency, helped expand market share, attracted more clients for cooperation, and promoted the company’s business development.
FAQ
Q: What are the differences between an smart warehousing system and traditional shelving or ordinary warehouses?
A: (1)High space utilization
Utilizing vertical high-density storage, it can save 50%-80% of floor space compared to traditional shelving.
(2)Intelligent management
Through software control, it achieves “goods-to-person” functionality, eliminating the need for manual searching; the system automatically delivers the target item to the operating window.
(3)Accurate and error-free
The entire process is linked with barcodes/RFID, and the system records every storage and retrieval operation, achieving an inventory accuracy rate of over 99.9%.
(4)Safe and reliable
It features functions such as access control, operation logs, and environmental monitoring (temperature and humidity).
Q: If my lease expires next year and I need to move, will this equipment become obsolete?
A: This is a core advantage of the mini-system – high mobility. The entire system can be disassembled without damage, just like “Lego.” For a 100㎡ mini-warehouse, a professional team can complete the disassembly and reassembly at the new location within 48-72 hours.
Q: What is the typical return on investment (ROI) period?
A: Against the backdrop of continuously rising labor costs, the mini-smart warehousing system typically achieves a return on investment in 1.5 – 2.5 years by reducing picking errors, saving on expensive commercial rent, and eliminating the need for 2-3 full-time warehouse managers.
Q: Can it be expanded or upgraded in the future?
A: The modular design allows for the addition of storage units, and the hardware supports remote firmware upgrades. We will continuously release new features, most of which can be obtained through software updates.
Q: Can the system integrate with existing management systems?
A: It supports API interfaces and standard protocols, and can be integrated with enterprise ERP, inventory management systems, and smart home platforms. Specific compatibility needs to be assessed based on your existing system.
Q: What is the warranty period for the equipment? What does the warranty cover?
A: The entire machines are typically covered by a 1-year warranty (excluding consumables). The warranty covers malfunctions caused by design and manufacturing defects, but does not include damage caused by misuse, human error, natural disasters, or failure to follow maintenance guidelines. Specific terms are subject to the contract.