What are the advantages and disadvantages of automated three-dimensional warehouse compared to other warehouses

The main advantages of the automated three-dimensional warehouse:

(1) all warehouse operations mechanization and automation

(2) the use of high-level shelves, three-dimensional storage, can effectively use space, reduce the footprint, reduce the cost of land acquisition.

(3) The use of pallets or boxes to store goods, the breakage rate of goods is significantly reduced.

(4) cargo centralized, easy to control and management, especially the use of electronic computers, not only to achieve the automatic control of the operating process, but also for information processing.

Disadvantages of automated three-dimensional warehouse:

(1) complex structure, supporting equipment, the need for infrastructure and equipment investment is high.

(2) high precision requirements for shelf installation, construction is more difficult, and the construction cycle is long.

(3) the variety of stored goods is subject to certain restrictions, the growth of heavy and bulky goods, as well as the requirements of special storage conditions of the goods, must be set up separately to store the system.

(4) higher requirements for warehouse management and technical personnel, must be specially trained to be competent.

(5) high process requirements, including the construction of the warehouse before the process design and put into use in accordance with the process design of the operation.

(6) Less elastic to cope with storage peak demand.

(7) It is necessary to pay attention to the storage and maintenance of the equipment and maintain permanent contact with the equipment provider.

(8) As the automated warehouse to give full play to its economic benefits, it must be combined with the procurement management system, distribution management system, sales management system and other consulting systems, but the construction of these management consulting systems require substantial investment.