The main disadvantages and countermeasures of shuttle shelves Shuttle shelves have three major drawbacks: high initial investment, difficult maintenance, and limited flexibility. The initial investment is high, and the cost of a medium-sized shuttle style shelving system (including shuttle cars and management systems) can reach millions of yuan, far exceeding traditional shelving, which puts significant financial pressure on small and medium-sized enterprises; The maintenance difficulty is high, and the system involves multiple fields of technology such as mechanical, electrical, and automation control. The faults of shuttle car tracks, sensors, batteries, and other components require professional personnel to repair, with long maintenance cycles and high costs; The flexibility is limited, and once the shelf aisle and track are installed, it is difficult to adjust. If the size or storage capacity of the goods changes in the later stage, it may face the problem of insufficient system adaptability. The coping strategies include: in terms of investment, the "installment procurement" model can be chosen, first building basic shelves, and gradually increasing the number of shuttle buses in the later stage; In terms of maintenance, sign long-term maintenance agreements with equipment suppliers, conduct regular equipment inspections, and replace vulnerable parts in advance; In terms of flexibility, 1-2 spare lanes should be reserved during design, or shelves with adjustable track spacing should be selected to accommodate small changes in cargo size.
