The document defines Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) as systems that automate material handling processes, performing operations such as item removal, transportation, and storage without human intervention. Advantages of AS/RS include space efficiency, improved inventory management, reduced labor costs, and support for Just-In-Time (JIT) concepts. It outlines the basic structure of AS/RS, which consists of storage structures, storage/retrieval machines, storage modules, pickup and deposit stations, and external handling systems.

1. AUTOMATIC STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
SYSTEM(AS AND RS)

2. FUNCTIONS OF STORAGE SYSTEMS AND
DEFINITION OF AS/RS
1. Definition- AS/RS by material handling Institute as
“ A combination of equipment and controls which
handles, stores, and retrieves materials with
precision, accuracy and speed under a defined degree
of automation.”
2. AS/RS perform a basic set of operations without
human intervention:
1. Automatic removal of an item from a storage location
2. Transportation of this item to a specific processing or
interface point
3. Automatic storage of an item in a predetermined location,
having received an item from a processing or interface
point.
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3. WHY WE CHOOSE ASRS ???
1. Orders spending too much time in the
factory, causing
customer deliveries to the late
2. Much time spend for searching
3. Lost or damaged products and
inaccurate records
4.Waste much space
5.Workers are exposed to dangers
 If the answer to all of these questions is “YES” for a
given material handling system, then the system can be
considered Automated Storage and Retrieval
system(ASRS).

5. ADVANTAGE OF AN AS/RS

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7. ADVANTAGE OF AN AS/RS
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.

8. ADVANTAGE OF AN AS/RS
7. Flexibility in design to accommodate a wide variety of
loads.
8. Flexibility in interfacing with other systems such as
AGVS, FMS, and inspection systems such as
coordinate measuring machines.
9. Reduced scrap and rework due to automatic
handling of parts.
10. Reduced operating expenses for light, power and
heat.
11. Helps in implementing JIT concepts by getting the
right parts, tools, pallets, and fixtures to the right place
at the right time because of automatic control of
storage and retrieval functions and accurate inventory
management.

9. BASIC STRUCTURE OF AS/RS
1) Storage structure
2) S/R machine (Storage /
Retrieval)
3) Storage Modules (e.g.,
pallets for unit loads)
4) one or more pickup-and-
deposit stations
5) External handling system

11. BASIC STRUCTURE OF AS/RS
1. Storage structure
Fabricated steel Rack frame work Supports the load
contained in the AS/RS To store Inventory items

12. BASIC STRUCTURE OF AS/RS
2. Storage/Retrieval Machine
It is capable of both horizontal and vertical
movement Used to move items in and out of the
inventory
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13. BASIC STRUCTURE OF AS/RS
3. Storage Modules
Unit load containers is used to hold an inventory items
such as pallets, steel wire baskets, containers etc
The modules are generally made to a standard base size
capable of being stored in the structure and moved by
S/R Machines

14. BASIC STRUCTURE OF AS/RS
4. Pickup and Deposit (P/D) Stations
Loads transferred to in and out of the AS/RS
stations located at the end of aisles.
Number of P/D Stations depends upon the origin
point from incoming and outgoing loads

15. BASIC STRUCTURE OF AS/RS
5. External handling system
Bring load to AS/RS and takes load away
E.g.- Pallet truck etc

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