Pallet Live Storage Systems   Frequently used For order picking In buffer stores For despatch route related storage of picked goods In re-distribution centres   Information Service options: Manual retrieval with hand pallet trucks Electric lift trucks Forklift trucks Order picking trucks Stacker cranes Automated servicing is possible Pallet live storage systems play an increasingly important role in warehousing and storage technology, as users recognise their potential for improving efficiency. In the past, pallet live storage system was mainly installed as a buffer store in production areas as well as in warehouses and despatch areas. Today, there is a strong tendency towards using the pallet live storage systems for order picking because the FIFO principle is strictly maintained. An equally interesting option is push-back pallet storage system which allows compact storage according to LIFO principle. Due to the system specific compact lane configuration, floor space utilisation in pallet live storage system installations is 60% higher than in conventional pallet storage systems. Comparison Our example shows two storage solutions for the supply of 36 different reference lines. Storage in the pallet live storage system installation is definitely more compact and all reference lines are in direct access at the picking face. Whereas information and picking times are almost the same in both solutions, there is a drastic reduction in travel times. Short travel times improve picking performance - in particular at loading docks where pallets are grouped together according to despatch route.   General advantages of Carton Live Storage Systems Compact storage maximises use of available warehouse space and reduces the number of aisles The increase in efficiency over conventional storage system can be up to 60 % In contrast to bulk storage, live storage system provides direct access to all items stored Strict adherence to the FIFO principle eases control of sell-by dates, call-off quantities and production batches Ideal system for fast movers, as there are always sufficient quantities of each item in reserve: no idle times Increased staff efficiency, as loaders and order pickers do not disturb each other Separate loading and picking aisles allow use of specific service vehicles Shorter in-house travel routes, as the goods move automatically to the order picking side   Specific advantages of NBSS Pallet Live Storage Systems The load carrying structure is based on the well established Pallet storage system Bolted beam connectors allow to adjust flow levels at any required height and incline Specifically designed and effective safety accessories and special components In accordance with customer needs, lanes can be equipped with roller tracks or roller conveyors   Roller conveyor lanes Despatch-route related pallet live storage system at a loading dock Order picking tunnel Illustration of the pallet live storage system installation shown here: - 2 buffer levels with inverse incline ground level with picking tunnel