December 19, 2008
12:35 AM
This post will be about my experience from the ALB trip.
Visiting the ALB (Army Logistics Base) is very enriching as it enhances my understanding of the logistics industry. It shows me how a real logistics base operate and what technology is used. When I 1st saw it, I was amazing by the sophisticated technology involved in all of the processes.
The ALB adapted a through-flow movement in its warehouse which means the loading and unloading bays are both at the opposite ends of the warehouse.
There was a presentation given by one of the staff introducing us to ALB. It is a highly secured based as it involves weapons and part of the country's secrets as the main customer for the company is RSAF (Royal Singapore Arm Forces), that is why we are not allowed to take any phot
os of the warehouse.
The height of the ALB is about 2 storeys high, which is about 20 meters. There is also the carousel system in the warehouse for smaller items. I think the carousel system is very interesting as it is like a ferries wheel when it turns. The carousel saves a lot of time sorting and searching for a small item and all are labeled accordingly.
What I like the most about the warehouse is that part of the warehouse uses powered mobile storage. The powered mobile storage has a safety sensor, so if there is someone standing between the rack while it is moving, it will beep loudly and stop moving. This decreases the tendency of an accident happening in the warehouse.
This is a very educational trip and it has been a great experience for me and my peers. Thank you to ALB for being such a great host.
Edeson
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