Industrial Technology Modernization Program. Project 20. Consolidation and Automation of Material and Tool Storage. Phase 2
Abstract
The basic thrust of Project 20 is to integrate the functions of receiving, receiving inspection and central stores into a single computer controlled automated handling and storage system. This includes comprehensive planning, evaluation and justification in order to integrate our current functions into a modern automated facility. The benefits to be derived from the proposed system are increased labor productivity, improved inventory accuracy, reduced procurement lead time, and reduced inventory carrying costs. The integrated system will control incoming materials from the receiving dock into storage, from storage into receiving inspection, from inspection back into storage, out of storage to a picking area. All items will be handled by conveyor and stored in carousels, except pallet loads, with a computer tracking system maintaining inventory control and location of parts at all stages of the operation. Keywords: Automatic storage; Retrieval system; Industrial production.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 15, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA208743
Entities
People
- George Swenson
Organizations
- General Dynamics