{"id":61580,"date":"2022-04-18T14:25:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T12:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eiposgrados.com\/?p=61580"},"modified":"2022-04-19T14:42:34","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T12:42:34","slug":"logistics-automation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eiposgrados.com\/eng\/blog-logistica-direccion-comercio\/automatizacion-logistica\/","title":{"rendered":"Process automation applied to intralogistics"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-478dc5ae gb-headline-text\"><strong>The importance of logistics automation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of the sector to which any company belongs <strong>B2B<\/strong> (bussines to bussines) or <strong>B2C<\/strong> (business to consumer), logistics costs directly impact the price of the product. In a market as competitive as the current one, the <strong>logistics optimization and efficiency<\/strong> is <strong>clue<\/strong> to ensure the survival of any <strong>company<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So far, optimization is based on integrating <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lean_manufacturing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LEAN processes<\/a><\/strong> that avoid inefficiencies, added times and costs to the supply chain, but once optimal gearing is achieved, the possibilities of cost reduction focus on <strong>digitization and automation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4a8f22ed gb-headline-text\"><strong>Automation possibilities within the warehouse<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Within intralogistics, practically all of the existing processes in a warehouse are automatable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Truck loading\/unloading<\/strong>: Through automatic loading docks or AGVs (self-guided vehicles).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Identification of loads<\/strong>: Incorporating arches with RFID technology or automatic barcode scanner.<\/li><li><strong>Internal freight transport<\/strong> (pallet, box, etc\u2026): With the use of motorized transport conveyors, AMRs (autonomous collaborative robots) or AGVs&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Storage of loads on shelves<\/strong>: Installing ASRS systems (automated storage system) with capacity up to 40 meters in height or AGVs forklifts capable of lifting up to 12 meters in height.<\/li><li><strong>Inventory<\/strong>: Using drones with onboard barcode scanner or with an RFID system with active tags in shelf locations and passive tags on the pallet \/ product.<\/li><li><strong>Order preparation (picking)<\/strong>: Integrating Good to Person systems, such as; AMRs, ASRS miniload, vertical rotary or shuttle type warehouses.<\/li><li><strong>Classification\/consolidation<\/strong>: With automatic conveyor sorter and transfer systems.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Packing<\/strong>: Anthropomorphic palletizing robots, shrink wrapping machines and automatic labeling machines.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eiposgrados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/hand-of-logistic-worker-working-with-digital-table-2022-01-29-11-13-33-utc-2-1-1-1-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Hand Of Logistics Worker Working With Digital Table 2022 01 29 11 13 33 UTC 2 (1) 1 (1)\" class=\"wp-image-61590\" width=\"596\" height=\"396\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7e49603d gb-headline-text\"><strong>Industry 4.0 applied to intralogistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry 4.0 is clearly linked to intralogistics. Communication between machines is essential to link the different <strong>processes<\/strong> and guarantee the <strong>traceability<\/strong> of the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also incorporates technologies such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eiposgrados.com\/eng\/financial-management-blog\/big-data-and-its-applications-in-marketing\/\">Big Data<\/a><\/strong> for decision making based on the analysis of information, <strong>artificial intelligence or machine learning<\/strong> that optimize existing resources by learning from the results obtained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The incorporation of a <strong>WSM or SGA<\/strong> (warehouse management system) that integrates all these technologies is essential to be completely efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-700952ca gb-headline-text\"><strong>Key factors of automation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Automation in intralogistics is not always feasible or profitable. It is essential to analyze each case before the transformation, but there are certain <strong>indicators<\/strong> that help us determine the <strong>project viability<\/strong>. Here are some of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Work shifts<\/strong>: He <a href=\"https:\/\/economipedia.com\/definiciones\/payback.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>payback<\/strong> <\/a>of automation is directly related to the quantity and cost of resources required to execute the process manually.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Warehouse volumetry<\/strong>: Generally, the greater height and length of corridors we have, the lower the cost per location will be in the case of a <strong>automatic warehouse<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Low value tasks<\/strong>: Performing tasks such as <strong>transportation of goods, warehouse location or product classification<\/strong>, are usually repetitive and easily mechanized.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Business sector<\/strong>: Sectors such as <strong>automotive, pharmacy or textile <\/strong>They are the most inclined towards automation due to their high dynamic requirements.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Marked seasonality<\/strong>: The number of machines must be calculated to cover the moment of greatest demand, so if the workload is not flat, it is likely that a <strong>mixed proposal (manual \/ automatic), becomes the best solution.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eiposgrados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/online-internet-shopping-logistics-and-delivery-co-2021-08-30-04-39-37-utc-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Online Internet Shopping Logistics And Delivery Co 2021 08 30 04 39 37 UTC 1 (1)\" class=\"wp-image-61591\" width=\"563\" height=\"376\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eiposgrados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/online-internet-shopping-logistics-and-delivery-co-2021-08-30-04-39-37-utc-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/eiposgrados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/online-internet-shopping-logistics-and-delivery-co-2021-08-30-04-39-37-utc-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eiposgrados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/online-internet-shopping-logistics-and-delivery-co-2021-08-30-04-39-37-utc-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/eiposgrados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/online-internet-shopping-logistics-and-delivery-co-2021-08-30-04-39-37-utc-1-1-247x165.jpg 247w, https:\/\/eiposgrados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/online-internet-shopping-logistics-and-delivery-co-2021-08-30-04-39-37-utc-1-1-123x82.jpg 123w, https:\/\/eiposgrados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/online-internet-shopping-logistics-and-delivery-co-2021-08-30-04-39-37-utc-1-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/eiposgrados.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/online-internet-shopping-logistics-and-delivery-co-2021-08-30-04-39-37-utc-1-1.jpg 1414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 563px) 100vw, 563px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in topics related to logistics and merchandise distribution processes, the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eiposgrados.com\/eng\/programs\/master-logistica-direccion-comercio\/\">Master in Logistics and International Trade Management<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>It will help you give a boost to your career as it will serve as a guide to achieve the professional success you need and thus become a qualified professional to perform the different functions required in the sector. Learn from active professionals the reality of a profession that is increasingly in demand. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In logistics, the automation of processes is key to guaranteeing the survival of the company. We present a summary of the most important processes. 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