Warehouse Automation
Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems
For those seeking automated storage and retrieval system companies to enhance operational efficiency and maintain competitiveness, OPEX® emerges as a leading provider. OPEX designs and manufactures innovative automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) that streamline manual tasks, improve inventory management, accelerate order fulfillment, and optimize vertical and floor space utilization. Through a customer-focused approach, technical expertise, and a commitment to innovation, OPEX delivers solutions that help businesses meet their operational goals.
Key Considerations When Selecting an ASRS
Selecting an appropriate ASRS is essential for improving productivity and efficiency. Critical factors to evaluate include:
Consider the nature and variety of inventory to ensure the ASRS can accommodate different item sizes, types, and storage conditions. The system should provide flexible storage options to optimize space utilization while ensuring easy access to stored items.
The system's speed in order picking and fulfillment is crucial for industries where rapid order processing is essential. An ASRS that ensures quick retrieval and delivery of items will enhance throughput and meet customer demands more efficiently.
Choose a system from a vendor that provides comprehensive support, including installation, training, and ongoing technical assistance. Post-purchase support, such as maintenance services and software updates, ensures the longevity and reliability of the system.
Evaluate the user interface and software integration capabilities. A system with intuitive software for managing inventory, scheduling retrievals, and optimizing order fulfillment will reduce onboarding time and streamline operations. Additionally, the software should be compatible with existing warehouse management systems (WMS) to facilitate smooth integration.
Advantages of Automated Warehouse Solutions
Automated warehouse solutions offer several benefits, including:
Maximized Space Utilization
OPEX ASRS systems maximize vertical space, allowing greater storage capacity while freeing up floor space for other warehouse functions.
Improved Safety
Automation reduces the risks associated with repetitive tasks, minimizing worker fatigue, errors, and injuries.
Enhanced Productivity
By automating repetitive manual storage and retrieval tasks, ASRS warehouse automation solutions increase operational efficiency and accuracy, enabling personnel to focus on higher-value work.
Labor Cost Reduction
An ASRS reduces the need for labor in manual tasks, allowing businesses to reallocate savings to other critical areas.
Enhanced Security
Automated solutions provide secure storage environments by limiting access to authorized operators. Valuable items are kept safe within the system, shielded from potential damage on the warehouse floor and the risk of theft or loss.
Our ASRS Solutions
OPEX offers a range of high-quality warehouse automation solutions tailored to various industries.
Infinity® ASRS
Infinity® delivers high-density storage and flexibility, offering up to 35% more storage than competing ASRS. Its iBOTs travel efficiently through tiered racking structures, maximizing available vertical space. The system features up to triple-deep tote storage and is adaptable to complex warehouse layouts, including those with columns and obstructions. Cortex® software powers Infinity®, offering advanced inventory management and pick optimization.
Perfect Pick® ASRS
The Perfect Pick® ASRS streamlines order fulfillment, optimizing vertical space and storage density. Utilizing iBOT® technology, it retrieves inventory from storage racks to deliver totes directly to operators at ergonomic workstations. With its Cortex® ECS, it integrates seamlessly with existing WMS systems and offers customizable workflows for various operational needs. For those requiring greater storage capacity, the Perfect Pick HD is available as a larger solution.
Remote Performance Monitor (RPM®)
RPM® enhances the OPEX ASRS systems by offering real-time monitoring and reporting. This cloud-based platform collects and analyzes operational data, delivering interactive visual insights that help businesses make informed decisions. The system ensures data security through HTTPS and TLS encryption.
Cortex® Equipment Control System (ECS)
Cortex® is an intelligent software platform that powers OPEX ASRS solutions. It optimizes inventory placement, guides item picking, and manages iBOT® travel paths. With seamless integration into existing warehouse management systems (WMS), Cortex® enhances operational efficiency by providing real-time inventory tracking, automated slotting, and customizable workflows.
Why Choose OPEX?
OPEX offers comprehensive solutions, including:
Comprehensive Training
OPEX provides hands-on training after installation, ensuring staff are fully prepared to operate both Infinity® and Perfect Pick® systems effectively.
System Configurability
Businesses can tailor both systems to meet their unique business needs, with configurable tote sizes, presentation ports, and workstations that match specific operational requirements.
Unmatched Reliability
OPEX ensures minimal downtime through modular system designs, allowing individual zone shutdowns without affecting overall operations. Both systems have no single point of failure, ensuring continuous, uninterrupted performance.
Exceptional Customer Service
OPEX provides 24/7 support worldwide and offers service agreements covering parts and labor, ensuring long-term system reliability.
Contact OPEX for Dependable ASRS Solutions
For a dependable ASRS solution, OPEX provides user-friendly systems that are fast and adaptable to varying storage capacities. With almost 50 years of industry experience, OPEX understands the challenges of modern warehouse management and offers solutions that effectively address them.
Contact us online to consult with an expert on how we can configure our automated storage systems to meet your unique warehouse and fulfillment needs.
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