Olpin Group Blog / Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems

by Scott Olpin, on April 2, 2021

Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) can provide the most efficient way to save resources over traditional shelving and rack systems. Why? They boost picking productivity, optimize order fulfillment, and …

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Topics:Commercial StorageShelvingAutomated Storage and Retrieval SystemsAutomated Storage

by Mark Preston, on October 13, 2020

INTRODUCTION One of the unique innovations that have come out of the manufacturing industry is the mobile shelving system. In its basic form, mobile shelving is standard shelving placed on …

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Topics:ShelvingAutomated Storage and Retrieval Systems

by Scott Olpin, on August 28, 2020

In 1913 Henry Ford built the first assembly line ever for vehicle production. What used to take 12 hours and 13 minutes to build a single car (the fastest time …

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Topics:Commercial StorageAutomated Storage and Retrieval Systems

by Mark Preston, on August 18, 2020

INTRODUCTION The vertical carousel has been around since the 1950s, but you may now be just discovering it. Even if you are already familiar with the vertical carousel, this article …

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Topics:Commercial StorageAutomated Storage and Retrieval Systems

by Scott Olpin, on August 6, 2020

INTRODUCTION How easy would it be to point to a lineup of storage systems and instantly know: “That’s it, that’s the one that will work for me!”? Unfortunately, it is …

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Topics:Commercial StorageAutomated Storage and Retrieval Systems