Internal logistics, i.e. transportation of goods within a system, plays a crucial role in many modem industrial production systems [1]. Its fraction makes up to 10% of overall production costs. In other areas, internal logistics is an important part as well, for example in baggage handling systems in airports. The role of internal logistics will grow due to increasing automation grade of production systems. The need for more flexibility due to increasing product heterogeneity as well as energy saving reasons also increase the importance of logistic system optimisation.
We are entering the fourth industrial revolution. Industry 4.0 is changing how we interact with machines and how those machines interact with each other. This will have a significant impact on the warehouse. With decentralised, networked intelligence, advanced robotics and self-organized processes, the warehouse of the future will take a giant step forward in productivity, flexibility and efficiency.
Based on the internet, mobile communications and microcomputers, embedded cyber- physical systems (CPS) are being created and grow more intelligent every day. They will be at the heart of the smart factory where machines, warehousing systems and operating means are interconnected and exchange information among each other- globally. In this context, with ever-growing complexity and unpredictable fluctuations in order structures, throughput levels and product mix, highly versatile logistics systems are paramount to continuously adapt to changing conditions.
Control systems are the key to ensuring that performance is consistent with the management's operational plans.
IMPEL Sortation systems are used by organisations needing reliable, high-speed unit and parcel sortation.
IMPEL picked the brains of our own supply chain engineers on ways to improve warehouse and distribution centre efficiency, and ultimately drive down costs.
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