所有的仓库都各不相同,同样所需要的仓库管理系统也是千差万别。为了区分,我们可以将仓库分为以下五个不同级别:
Level 1 ,简单仓,原始管理,定址定位Store Room
Level 2 , 存拣分离,系统帐进销存(ERP?WMS)Rudimentary Locator
Level 3, 随机存储,WMS过程管理Advanced Locator
Level 4, 动态库位优化,动态任务调度Intelligent
Level 5, 全自动化Automated
1级–存储模式:
最少使用技术Minimal usage of Technology
复杂度较低Less Complexity
库存通常存储在单个位置,并且位置是预定义的Inventory is typically stored in single location and locations are predefined
手工执行操作Operations are performed manually
第2级–简单的储位管理
使用技术跟踪托盘踪迹Usage technology for tracking pallets
多地点库存Multi location inventory
收起,收货和最少摆放方式Put away, receiving and minimal put way options
手动执行操作Operations are performed manually
3级–高级定位器
仓库复杂性增加Increasing warehouse Complexity
收货,收货,包装运输和库存管理选项Receiving , put away, packing shipping and inventory managed options
支持射频设备Support of RF devices
专注于改善仓库绩效Focus on improving warehouse performance
4级–智能
在运营和后台角色中,更多的人驱动流程More people driven process both in operations and back office roles
通常,随着数量的增加,操作会变得更加复杂和复杂。Operations are typically more complex and sophisticated with higher volumes.
需要强大的决策支持以优化运营Requires robust decision support to optimize operations
提前拣配,补货水平。Advance level of picking, replenishment.
5级–自动化
高度自动化的仓库运营Highly automated warehouses operations
设计由工程公司驱动Design are driven by engineering firms
需要专门的系统。Specialized systems are required.