Automating the Materials Management Process
Part 4 of 4
We are excited to share the conclusion of the four-part series focused on automating the PCA materials management process!
To read the previous posts, follow the links below:
- Part 1 of 4 – Streamlining the Incoming Material process
https://methodsautomation.com/automating-the-materials-management-process/ - Part 2 of 4 – Automated Component Storage Systems and Options https://methodsautomation.com/automated-component-storage/
- Part 3 of 4 – Integrating the Storage System with Internal ERP/MRP https://methodsautomation.com/automating-the-materials-management-process-2/
The April article will focus on the benefits of integrating AIV’s. In this paper we will give an overview of how these automated vehicles are integrated and to show several of the ways they can be used to reduce the need for human intervention and labor in the electronic production environment. We will also show the equipment developed by the world’s leading manufacturer of automated component storage, and how it can be modularly implemented in the factory to maximize ROI and minimize costs.
- The Multi-Interface Module (MIM)
- Elevators and Integrated Component Counter
- The External Elevator Mode (EEM)
- The Case Carrier
- The AIV (Autonomous Intelligent Vehicle)
- The AMM (Autonomous Material Management) Software
This will conclude our series on Automating the PCA Materials Management Process.
To download white paper on the fourth part of this series please click below:
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