We're sunsetting PodQuest on 2025-07-28. Thank you for your support!
Export Podcast Subscriptions
cover of episode Warehouse Storage Trends with the SMA Industry Group

Warehouse Storage Trends with the SMA Industry Group

2025/3/2
logo of podcast The New Warehouse Podcast

The New Warehouse Podcast

AI Deep Dive AI Chapters Transcript
People
C
Chris Pahls
T
Terry Young
Topics
Terry Young: 我是Steel Solutions的老板Terry Young,我参与了SMA(存储制造商协会)的创建和发展。SMA是一个独立的法人贸易协会,隶属于MHI,历史可以追溯到1974年。我们由生产工业钢制货架、工作平台和金属储物柜的公司组成。我们的主要目标是推广货架、工作平台和金属储物柜的安全设计和使用。SMA标准确保所有参与方遵循良好的标准,保证产品结构设计合理,避免价格差异过大。SMA认证意味着制造商遵循了新的工作平台规范(IBC 2024规范第20章),这提高了整个行业的水平,使建筑官员能够理解产品,并参照规范进行评估。近几年,随着自动化技术的引入,例如机器人、AMR和自动存储系统,对平台设计提出了新的要求,我们也需要不断适应新的技术和标准。工作平台是仓库自动化发展的基础,支持自动化设备的运行。自动存储系统(AutoStore)和亚马逊的Kiva系统等高密度存储系统需要平台的支持结构。由于新设备不断涌现,其规格也在不断变化,因此很难对未来五年的系统进行规划。仓库规划应考虑货物的周转率,将快销、重型货物放在底层,慢销、轻型货物放在高层。与集成商建立良好的合作关系,了解项目整体情况,才能提供更合适的解决方案。 Chris Pahls: 我是Steel King的Next Caliber产品经理Chris Pahls。SMA制定ANSI标准,参与标准制定对行业发展至关重要,能保持行业前沿地位。SMA认证涵盖设计、制造和安装三个方面,确保公司胜任并遵循相关指南。SMA认证考虑了不同的地震带,确保产品符合不同地区的地震规范。选择合适的存储解决方案需要考虑时间因素,并与有经验的制造商合作。在选择存储解决方案时,需要考虑地基承重能力、通风、照明和员工出入等因素。平台制造商始终关注安全问题,并提供安全防护措施来保护通道等区域。 Kevin Lawton: 作为主持人,我主要负责引导讨论,并就仓储行业存储趋势和SMA认证等问题向Terry和Chris提问。

Deep Dive

Chapters
This chapter introduces the Storage Manufacturers Association (SMA), its origins in 1974, and its evolution from the Shelving Manufacturers Association and the Association of Mesne Manufacturers. The importance of having an industry group focused on warehouse storage standards and safety is highlighted.
  • SMA is an independent trade association affiliated with MHI.
  • SMA's origins date back to 1974.
  • SMA members produce industrial steel shelving, work platforms, and metal lockers.
  • SMA develops ANSI standards for safe design and utilization of storage equipment.

Shownotes Transcript

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, host Kevin Lawton is joined by Terry Young, Owner at Steele Solutions, and Chris Pahls, Next Caliber Product Manager for Steel King. They discuss the role of the Storage Manufacturers Association (SMA), its history, and the importance of being SMA certified. Learn about the evolution and future trends in storage within the warehousing industry, as well as the standards and safety protocols established by the SMA. Whether you are a warehouse operator planning new storage solutions or considering automation, this episode provides valuable insights on optimizing your warehouse space while ensuring safety and compliance.

Learn more about SMA here.)

Find Big Joe during ProMat at booth N7157.)

Learn more about Zebra Robotics here.)

Follow us on LinkedIn) and YouTube).

Support the show)