Glossary Discription

A carousel warehouse is an automated storage system that utilizes rotating shelving units or racks to deliver goods directly to operators at a fixed picking station, rather than requiring workers to travel through the warehouse to retrieve items. This goods-to-person technology moves inventory to the operator through mechanical rotation, significantly reducing travel time and increasing picking efficiency. Carousel warehouses are designed to maximize storage density while streamlining order fulfillment operations through automated retrieval mechanisms that bring requested items to ergonomically positioned workstations.

Types of Carousel Systems

• Horizontal Carousels
• Vertical Carousels