ABOUT THE AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR PALLETS

Abstract

The using of Automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) allow users to optimize storage space and increase theefficiency of managing all processes in them. The main problemfor optimization in AS/RS  is principally on travel time estimates anddifferent control policies such as dwell-point of the stacker crane, storageassignment, request sequencing and so on. The paper presents comparisonbetween AS/RS types, storage technologies used and types of storage machines.The opportunities to optimize the processes in these AS/RS are presented.