Reflection on ALB - Nordiana Binte Eusop

The Educational field trip to Army Logistics Base is an eye opening for me. I can view the real life warehouse processes and distribution industry practices. From the trip I am able to understand the different material handling equipment and storage. The Army Logistics Base has a “Through” flow where the incoming and outgoing are at the opposite ends of the warehouse. The height of the ALB building is estimated 18th floor. The different types of storage systems that installed at ALB are Pallet AS/RS, VNA (very narrow aisle), Bin AS/RS, powered mobile racking system and vertical carousel system. I was interested in powered mobile racking system because it has good space utilization. The pallet can be adjustable back-to-back using electrically powered base frame, which move along rails set into the floor and safety mechanism are fitted to prevent obstruction. It is meant for slow moving product and homogenous product. As for vertical carousel system, it can be seen on 3rd floor. It has 74 layers in the conveyor and had a full proof system. It is for small item and it has a humidity control such as medical supply. For the vertical carousel, emergency maintenance is provided in case of urgent situation. The laser-guided vehicle can be seen at inbound or receipt area. It is for high throughput level where goods come rapidly. That is my reflection for the field trip to ALB.