Engineering Consulting
ASAP Automation has years of experience delivering systems that meet or exceed their business objectives. Our team works closely with clients to specify systems that deliver results.
Based on what is appropriate to support the business requirements and growth objectives, ASAP's experts recommend a combination of various automated equipment, technology, manual processes and people. We work closely with your team for a high level of participation in the design process so that each evaluation is tailored to your needs.
Design efforts focus on:
- Increasing productivity
- Meeting processing throughput requirements
- Reducing operating costs
- Improving customer service levels
ASAP Automation has developed a well-defined five phase methodology to performing engineering studies that can include:
Phase 1—Project Kick Off and Data Gathering
- Kick off meeting with project team to understand management design goals and critical success factors
- Data requirements gathering
Phase 2—Current System Assessment
- Current layout, material flow diagram and information flow diagram
- Document current operational processes and constraints
Phase 3—Conceptual Evaluation
- Confirm design parameters and assumptions
- Prepare conceptual layouts and alternatives for automation equipment
- Review capital requirements and manning requirements for alternatives
- Identify system throughput constraints and scalability
Phase 4—Recommended System Model
- Warehouse simulation to verify material flow and manning
- Slotting and profile analysis to select appropriate automation technology
- Description of operations
Phase 5—Final Report
- 3D CAD layout
- Capital requirements
- Description of all equipment
- Return on investment (ROI) analysis
- Implementation plan
- System rendering with panoramic views
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