Manual warehouses / storage systems are storage locations and racking systems which are not accessed by automated systems, but operated by humans. Such warehouses can be narrow aisle warehouses, manual pallet racks or shelf storage systems. In most cases, access to the storage locations is ensured through the "person-to-goods" principle. Especially in narrow aisle warehouses, however, you can also find order picking stations where goods are collected or made available (goods-to-person). Manual warehouses offer a high degree of flexibility, low initial investment and rapid deployment. Compared with automated systems, they are particularly suitable for smaller businesses or simple processes.
Manual warehouse and its special features
The general warehouse topology and the coordinate system do not differ from automatic warehouses. With the latter, merely the automation in terms of the operating device is fixed. However, when the person-to-goods principle is applied, no route optimization take place like in the case of an automated AS/RS, but routes can be saved that describe zig-zag, loops, U-courses and any other sequence. Manual warehouses can also be supported by conveyors ensuring material supply and disposal. Accordingly, handover positions and zones/stations are configured and which storage areas and aisles they operate.
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