AUTOMATIC STORAGE

AND
RETRIEVAL SYSTEM
By:
Firdaus, Fawwaz, Idzhan, Amir & Faez
 What is ASRS?

A combination of equipment and controls which handles,

stores, and retrieves materials with precision, accuracy and
speed under a defined degree of automation.
 ASRS major components
Storage space - 3-D space in the storage racks that is normally required to
store a single load unit of material.
Storage racks - A structure entity comprising storage locations, bays, and rows.
Storage/retrieval machine - An S/R machine moves items in and out of
inventory.
Pickup and deposit stations - To allow inventory into the system, it is
necessary to have pickup and deposit (P/D)
stations.
 Advantages of ASRS

1. An AS/RS is highly space efficient

2. Increased storage capacity to meet long range plans
3. Improved inventory management and control
4. Quick response time to locate, store, and retrieve items
5. Reduced shortage of inventory items due to real-time information and
control
6. Reduced labor cost due to automation
7. Improved stock rotation
8. Helps in implementing JIT concepts by getting right parts, tools, pallets and
fixtures to the right place at the right time
9. Reduced operating expenses for light, power and heat
10. Improved security and reduced pilferage because of closed storage area.
- pilferage means reduction in inventory caused by shoplifting, or petty
thievery by the employees.
11. Flexibility in interfacing with other systems such as FMS and inspection
systems such as coordinate measuring machines.
 Disadvantages of Manual Storage System
1. Presence of human error.
- people might forget to record transaction or miscount the number of
goods
2. Time consuming
3. Lack of security
4. Reduction in sharing information and customer service
5. Duplication of data entry
6. Large ongoing staff training cost
7. Manual system is dependant on good individuals
 Example of company that implement ASRS

• Cadbury Schweppes
• Lazada
• Coca-cola
• Nestle
• Schafer
Example of ASRS system