We have already talked to you about the real problems that your industry has when having returns issues. To face this constant problem, today we will talk about an effective automated solution to quickly move the returned items through the disposal process, we refer to an automated storage and recovery system (AS / RS).
What is the operation of the AS / RS storage system?
When combined with mounted fixed or radio frequency (RF) scanners for reading bar codes, selection work stations and / or walls, items directed to the automated return processing area after inspection can be quickly identified and Operators are guided to the appropriate receptacle presented by AS/RS.
Because automated systems deliver the receptacle directly to the worker and highlight their position, both walk and search time are eliminated, allowing fewer staff to sort and direct more returns.
In certain applications, the storage containers in the AS / RS can even be used as direct selection areas. This functionality is enabled by an integrated inventory management software that not only tracks the content contained in the machine, but also interacts with the warehouse management system (WMS) and the enterprise resource planning systems (ERP) of an installation. This function allows selections to be obtained from the most convenient location (in this case, the return processing area) for an even faster replacement and replenishment of the returned inventory.
Similarly, when the AS/RS software recognizes that a predetermined amount of returned inventory has been reached, you can work with the WMS to assign and collate a task for those items. This may include routing to outbound shipping to return it to a supplier or transfer it to a secondary reseller in the market; transportation by conveyor or car to a stock position within the warehouse; or sending to a claim or removal service provider.
Which factors depend for the selection of an AS/RS system?
The selection of the most appropriate AS/RS for a given reverse logistics operation depends on a variety of factors, for example:
- The number of incoming returns received per
- The size variability of the returned
- The desired rate of return for
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