What is meant by the term small parts storage system?

The term small parts warehouse refers to storage systems that are optimized for small to medium-sized products. These include shelving systems, carousel storage, rotating storage systems, and automated small parts warehouses (AS/RS).

Automated small parts storage includes:

• rack systems with one or more aisles
• small parts handling equipment
• a picking zone
• containers for individual items

Automated storage and retrieval systems follow the goods-to-person principle.