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Figure 7.1 RightHouse taxonomy of broken-case picking systems

Broken Case Picking Systems

Automated Dispensing Systems

Picker to Stock Systems

Stock to Picker Systems

Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems

Picker to Stock Retrieval Systems

Automated Guided Shelving Systems

Picker to Stock Storage Systems

Carousels

Horizontal Carousels

Bin Shelving

Picking Carts

Storage Drawers

Vertical Carousels

Stock Pickers

Carton Flow Rack

Pickers Man Aboard ASRS

Robotic Item Pickers

7.1 Picker-to-Stock Systems

In PTS systems, the order picker walks or rides to the picking location. The two subsystems that must be selected are (1) the storage system that houses the stock and (2) the item-retrieval system. PTS Storage Systems The three PTS storage systems are bin shelving, modular storage drawers, and gravity-flow racks. Bin Shelving Systems Bin shelving systems (Figures 7.2 and 7.3) are the oldest and still most popular (in terms of dollar sales volume and number of systems in use) equipment alternative for small-parts order picking. Bin shelving systems are inexpensive, easily reconfigured, and requireminimal maintenance.

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