Warehouse logistics technology has evolved from mechanization to automation and intelligence. This article systematically analyzes and summarizes the six key characteristics of its development trends, providing reference for logistics equipment companies and users in related logistics activities.

With the advancement of warehousing technology, the application of the "Goods To Person" (GTP) sorting system has become increasingly widespread. The "arrival" sorting system has long been integrated with traditional automated warehouses, primarily used for sorting raw materials on production lines. Cranes automatically retrieve the required sorting trays/rotating boxes from the automated storage, transport them to conveyors and other handling equipment, and deliver the goods to the sorting station.

After the staff completes sorting, the items are once again stored in the automated vertical storage system. This "staff-interactive" picking method significantly reduces the walking distance for picking, achieving several times the efficiency of the "human arrival" model. Picking stations designed ergonomically can greatly reduce labor intensity and the error rate of picking.

Paperless and Automated Sorting Operations

Sorting is a labor-intensive aspect of warehousing and logistics, with sorting operations accounting for 50% of the storage operation costs in some e-commerce logistics centers. To enhance sorting efficiency and reduce the overall cost of warehousing and logistics, sorting methods and technologies have been continuously innovated in recent years, making sorting work more dynamic, and automation has been achieved in some fields.