An AS/RS is a combination of equipment and control that handles/retrieves materials with precision accuracy and speed under a defined degree of automation. Systems vary from a relatively simple manual-controlled order picking machine operated in small storage structures to a giant computer-controlled storage/retrieval totally integrated into the manufacturing and distribution process.

SMC has installed more than 500 systems that meet diversified needs of customers in various industries in worldwide, as well as in Korea, from a small system having tens of storage capacity to a very big one having more than 100,000 capacity.

-Higher stock keeping capacity within limited space
-Protection of storage goods from theft and damage
-Automation of dangerous and hard work, storage & retrieval process
-Easy and appropriate inventory control with computer system
-Simple expansion of warehouse
-Faster and more reliable operation of warehouse
-Easy management of inventory with various managing methods such as
FIFO & ABC analysis
-Real time inventory control
-Prevention against safety accident
-Pleasant and convenient work environment
-Easy and fast maintenance through modular and standard design
-Economy in investment and operation