How to Design an ASRS Warehouse
Expert guidance on selecting the right automated storage system for your specific warehouse requirements
ASRS System Types
Stacker Crane
Traditional high-bay storage with crane-based retrieval. Best for large-scale operations with high throughput requirements.
- Height: Up to 45 meters
- Capacity: 20,000+ pallets
- Speed: 200+ cycles/hour
- Best for: High-volume warehouses
Shuttle System
Radio shuttle vehicles move along rails within racking. Ideal for high-density storage with moderate throughput.
- Height: Up to 30 meters
- Capacity: 5,000-50,000 pallets
- Speed: 100-200 cycles/hour
- Best for: Multi-deep storage
ACR
Autonomous Case-handling Robots that climb shelves. Perfect for piece-picking and e-commerce fulfillment.
- Height: Up to 10 meters
- Capacity: 1,000-10,000 totes
- Speed: 300+ picks/hour
- Best for: Small parts handling
AMR
Autonomous Mobile Robots navigate freely without fixed infrastructure. Maximum flexibility for dynamic operations.
- Height: Ground level only
- Capacity: Flexible configuration
- Speed: Adaptive to layout
- Best for: Dynamic environments
Warehouse Scale Matching
Autonomous Case-handling Robots provide cost-effective automation for smaller operations with flexible growth options.
High-bay stacker crane systems maximize vertical space utilization for large-scale distribution centers.
Autonomous Mobile Robots adapt to changing layouts and workflows without infrastructure modifications.
Design Logic & Key Metrics
Storage Density
Maximize the number of storage locations per square meter of warehouse space. Critical for expensive urban locations.
- Deep lane storage for slow movers
- Single-deep for fast movers
- Multi-deep shuttle systems
- Vertical space utilization
Throughput
Match system capability with operational demand. Balance peak capacity with average daily requirements.
- Inbound receiving rate
- Outbound shipping rate
- Peak vs average demand
- Seasonal variations
Space Utilization
Optimize the relationship between storage volume, equipment footprint, and operational flow paths.
- Aisle width optimization
- Staging area sizing
- Equipment maneuvering space
- Future expansion capacity
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