Abstract

The Materials Distribution Center (MDC) at IBM Endicott, New York, is a new automated warehousing facility (Figure 1). In addition to the conventional facilities, the warehouse contains an Automatic Storage and Retrieval System (Stacker Cranes), a network of pallet conveyors, and an IBM 1800 Data Acquisition and Control System to control the Automatic Storage and Retrieval System and portions of the conveyors. The warehouse, adjacent to the main manufacturing buildings, is for storage of raw materials, parts, and assemblies.

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