ASRS
We STREAMLINE your ASRS
Common Tasks:
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Develop conceptual ASRS design
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Simulate workloads and material flows to assess feasibility
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Prepare detailed RFP for selected ASRS vendors
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Integrate conveying system, support processes and IT interfaces
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Evaluate ASRS vendor proposals and develop recommendation
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Perform detail design and value engineering with selected vendor
Methods and Tools:
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Material Flow Analysis
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Workload Analysis
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Performance Simulation & Verification
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Vendor Evaluation Matrix
Reference Industries:
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Pharmaceuticals
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Chemicals
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Automotive
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Parts and Components
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Building Materials
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Consumer Goods
Ø Project Duration:
Ø Project Payback:
8 - 12 weeks
4 - 6 months
bottom line optimization 10 - 25%
Industry:
Company Size:
Project Location:
Global Pharmaceuticals Manufacturer
30,000+
United States
Problem Statement:
As part of a greenfield plant expansion, our customer requested support for the design of an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS). In a first step, the projected storage demand, the required retrieval performance, material flows and interfaces to IT as well as to the plant conveyor system were to be identified and mapped. Based on this conceptual information, an RFP was to be developed and sent to multiple ASRS vendors. Through a comprehensive vendor evaluation and value engineering process, the best-fit ASRS solution was to be selected for implementation.
STREAMLINERS' Approach and Solution
Meeting:
Overview of the architectural plans and footprints of the site and the outlines of the planned building; high level understanding of the planned ASRS functionality
Deep Dive:
Analysis of projected handling units, workloads and support processes; understand planned operating hours and shift model
Hypothesis:
After analyzing all forecast-, process- and workload related data, the main focus of the ASRS design must lie on the performance parameters, especially the retrieval rate. While additional storage capacity can be outsourced externally, the pallet retrievals to feed production as well as finished goods shipping have to be performed solely within the ASRS on site.
Project:
1 consultant
12 weeks
Deliverables:
Storage and retrieval workloads based on projected data simulated
Conceptual design of ASRS, support processes and conveyors developed
Detailed RFP for ASRS vendors created and sent out
Vendor evaluation based on their proposals and solutions
Detail design and value engineering with selected ASRS vendor
Bottom Line Impact:
Required footprint reduced by 20%
Developed and selected solution 9% below budget
ASRS Vendor Selection
Fees vs. Bottom Line Impact
