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How is warehouse automation achieved in pharmaceutical companies?
Automatic warehouse management, but requires high investment and a high level of skill from operators
Our company has built a new automated warehouse that can be managed via programs as required, but it also experiences many malfunctions
Automated warehouses are capable of complete self-control; it is only necessary to choose high-quality components for all key parts, and safety mechanisms should be in place in case of loss of control or malfunctions.
Original poster, the automation of warehouses is achieved based on warehouse management principles, and this is reflected in aspects such as the management of raw materials upon entry into the warehouse, the management of raw material inventory, the management of raw materials upon exit from the warehouse, the management of intermediate materials upon entry, the management of intermediate material inventory, the management of intermediate materials upon exit, the management of finished products upon entry, the management of finished product inventory, and the management of finished products upon exit, among others. The field instruments involved are mainly flow meters (with mass flow meters being the most common), level gauges, and electronic weighing devices. For safety purposes, pressure and temperature monitoring instruments are also used. The actuators are primarily shut-off valves, while the means of transportation include automatic conveyors (under remote control), etc. If a separate control system is required, DCS or PLC can be used. When configuring, big data processing must be taken into account; trend charts and pie charts can provide an intuitive and clear representation of inventory levels. Finally, the system features OPC data upload functionality, allowing it to be integrated into an upper-level management system for management and scheduling. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.