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AGVs & ROAMING SHUTTLES
Future Flexibility in warehouse automation
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Agenda
Summary
Levels of automation and different solutions for AGVs and roaming shuttles
Concepts to future proof your warehouse
Introduction – current and future challenges
knapp.comGOODS
more flexibility
higher speed
less cost
What the Supply Chain needs to fulfill…
less quantity
ChallengesTHE FUTURE WAREHOUSE IS FACING
Growing number of SKUs− And ever changing SKU profiles
Ever demanding faster delivery− Expectations will be same day delivery in most areas
Nearly impossible to forecast requirements− With demands shifting rapidly few companies can accurately
forecast their future warehouse requirements
Space limitations and increasing real estate costs− With ever faster delivery demands warehouses in future
need to be in urban areas
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Business scenariosShop
OnlineCatalogue
Omni-channelCollect-from-store/ return-to-storeSales & Campaigns
Same-and-next-day delivery
Warehouse TechnologiesFOUR CONCEPTS TO FUTUREPROOF YOUR WAREHOUSE
Software Integration like KiSoft ONE− Modular design− Capable to handle WMS, WCS, PLC functionality− Adapt to future demands
Modular warehouse design− Less bolted-down equipment to increase flexibility − AGVs, goods-to-person systems and other easily
scalable technologies needed− Use of multiple transport and storage containers
(plastic totes, cartons, trays..)
Warehouse Technologies
Intelligent warehousing− Use existing data to optimize processes, predict
bottlenecks and anticipate changes− Tools that provide visibility into operation of equipment,
flows in the warehouse and process efficiencies.− Provide easy visualization for warehouse personnel
Low complexity warehousing− System solutions that are easy to use and operate− Reduced variety of technologies− Simplify processes
FOUR CONCEPTS TO FUTUREPROOF YOUR WAREHOUSE
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Processes & Software
Level 1: Manual Warehouse
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Manual warehouse
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Manual warehouse optimization
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Software to improve operation …
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Level 1: Manual Warehouse
Level 2: Semi-automatic Solutions
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Semi-automatic Warehouse
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Conveying system
Sorter
Streamline / Powerline
Open Shuttles
Flexibility
Perfo
rman
ce
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AGVs - Open Shuttles
Open Shuttle Open Shuttle for pallets
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Open Shuttle Fork
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Open ShuttleTHE DEFINITION OF FLEXIBILITY
Advantages− Scalable and flexible solution− Adaptive system (new processes, fluctuation in workload, urgent orders…)− Personal safety certified
Innovation: always a step ahead− No structural modification necessary
(No inductive tracks, No transponder, No reflector, No visual markers)
Intelligent vehicle performance− System adapts dynamically to material flow− Fleet management
Open ShuttleINTELIGENT VERHICLE PERFORMANCE
Previous technology KNAPP Open Shuttle
NOT possible to manoeuvre around object AGV stops
Intelligent vehicle performance Open Shuttle finds its way around obstacles
Open ShuttlePallet
Speed− Up to 1.3 m/s Container dimensions− Up to 1600 x 1350 mm
Maximum load− 1300 kg
Energy concept− Super-Capacitors
Charging time− Approx. 50 seconds
Pick up – drop off height− 600mm to 800mm
Open ShuttleFork
Speed− Up to 1.0 m/s Container dimensions− Up to 1200 x 1200 mm
Maximum load− 1200 kg
Battery operation time− 4 hours, continous operation
Charging time− Approx. 60 seconds
Pick up – drop off height− Ground floor to 130 mm
Open Shuttle RackONE TECHNOLOGY – MANY SOLUTIONS
Transport of multiple totes to enhance rentability
Open Shuttle RackNEW DEVELOPMENTS – NEW PATHS
C
BA
Shuttle path of travel
Pick
Picker Transfer point
Zone picking
Business cases− Zone picking− Goods to man− GtP pickstation support
− Replaces conveyor system for order containers (also at pick stations)
− Open Shuttles transport racks
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Level 1: Manual Warehouse
Level 2: Semi-automatic Solutions
Goods-to-Person Picking
Level 3: Automatic Solutions
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Automatic Warehouse – GTP
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Goods-to-Person Picking
Goods-to-personPerson-to-goods
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Goods-to-Person
1-D Shuttle systems− Shuttles serve one storage level in one aisles− Lift serves all storage levels in one aisles− Lift transports storage containers to the workstation level
− Storage totes
− Cartons
− Trays
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Roaming Shuttles
OSR™ Shuttle EVO
shortcuts
Roaming Shuttle systems− Shuttles serve one storage level in multiple aisles− One Lift can serve all storage levels in multiple aisles− Aisles connected inside the rack system− Lift transports storage containers to the workstation
level− Storage totes
− Cartons
− Trays
OSR™ Shuttle EVOScalable and expandable
Redundancy − Through 100% availability of all articles from every workstation
The extra plus – scalable & flexible− Smaller base invest− System is growing with customers demands− Increase of performance through adding of shuttles
Expandability (as necessary)− Optimized system design for the start phase− System can be expanded at any time
(Shuttles, Lifts, Workstations, Storage Locations)− Space optimized integration in the building
Example -Initial phase
x
+ storage locations
+ shuttles
+ lifts
or:
or:
+ workstations
OSR™ Shuttle EVO
Roaming Shuttle systems− Shuttles move between the aisles− One to x shuttles in one level− Stock and overstock in one system− Decoupling of storage locations and throughput requirements− Expand when your business requires it
− Storage locations
− Performance
Scalable and expandable
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ScalabliltyRight investment at the right time
Ensure the right amount of product is on hand
EfficiencyBetter usage of the equipment,
space and work force
Maintain a well organized warehouse
Reduce put-away, replenishment and slotting efforts
FlexibilityBe able to add performance,
storage locations or both when needed
Beeing able to add new processes or value added services
Speed of deliveryDecrease long transport ways within
the warehouse
Optimize the layout of the warehouse
SummaryFUTURE FLEXIBILITY IN WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION – AGVs & ROAMING SHUTTLES
