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Computer Engineering batch 2012 APPROVAL SHEET

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This research, entitled Automated Storage and Retrieval Management System prepared and submitted by Aira May B. Atanas, Kenneth C. Banagan, Andrew John F. Faeldonea, Joedhel Lloyd E. Obordo, Christian Jomel F. Olano and John Christopher D. Ureta in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, has been recommended and accepted for Design Project. RESEARCH COMMITTEE

Susan F. Fantilanan, Ph. D. Chairman Clotilde F. Lopez, Cp.E, ME Member Member MellAlarikBalasbas, Cp.E Member Engr. Arnel C. Abagatnan, EE, ME Head of B.S. CpE, EE Engr. Gilda D. Borbon, CE, ME Dean, College of Engineering and Technology RonneilP.Babis,EE,ME

Accepted and approved in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Oral defensepassed on July 2012. Engr. Arnel C. Abagatnan, EE, ME
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Head, B.S. in Comp. Engg ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers want to express their sincere gratitude to the Almighty God be for His blessings and giving them the strength along the tough journey of completing their Final Year Project (Design Project) as well as this manuscript, for without it, they would not have been able to come this far, because in God they trust; God will provide; and God will make a way. Overwhelming appreciation and sincere acknowledgement to those who have extended their valuable efforts, time, encouragement, advice and assistance towards the completion of this Design Project from the beginning till the end. Dr. Susan F. Fantilanan, Professor in Research for dedicating her precious time in checking the manuscript and for giving suggestions in order for them to accomplish this project. To Engr. Mell A. Balasbas, their Design Project Professor for his valuable comments and suggestions which helps them to improve the viability of this educational Project. To Engr. Anthony T. Banilla, CpE, ME, researchers former head and adviser for encouraging them to pursuit their dreams in life which give them the strength to become a competitive one, and giving them an inspirational words which invokes them to appreciate the career which they had chosen. To Engr. Arnel C. Abagatnan, EE, ME, the new Head of BS CompE, for giving them the idea of what particular type of project they will engage to conduct and the knowledge that he had shared for the betterment of the Design Project.
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To Group A , Leo Obispado, Angie Doce, Ai-boon Benliro, Ricky Salvador, Ranger Bolilan, and Joefrey Villanueva; To Group C, ArjayBorja, NoliSantural, Mary Eleonor Blanco, Isidro Faceronda, Jonnie Ignacio and Patrick Abellafor

unconsciously extending their knowledge and expertise, which encourages the researchers to accomplish their project. Finally, to their parents, brothers, sisters and friends for their financial and moral support, understanding, constant prayer, love and dedication regarding this project and for whom they humbly dedicated and sincerely extended their furthermost success.

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Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion Bravo B.S. Computer Engineering batch 2012 ABSTRACT

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This design project entitled Automated Storage and Retrieval Management Systemwas created for automated storage and retrieval of parts and items in manufacturing, distribution, retail, wholesale and institutions. They focus on bringing goods to the man rather than manual walking and searching. Space savings, increased productivity/reduced labour, increased accuracy and reduced

inventory levels are some of the primary benefits. The original idea for this project is to help people which working in warehouse such as operator who wants to store and retrieve the drawer (unit loads) into and from cabinet (storage structure). This project was related to AS/RS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) which have been widely used in distribution and productions environment. This project allows for a range of control strategies and other types to be investigated utilizing the order generator and the database. There was also a facility developed which allows this mathematical model to run the actual requirements that the ASRS physical model works with, this allows for complete correlation between both models. The development of a mathematical model plus the physical model ensures better understanding of ASRS making the sequence of operations obvious and helping to clarify the broad range of strategies to interested parties. The purpose of conducting this design project is to invent an Automated Storage and Retrieval Management System to answer the problem for the storing and retrieving of stocks in every Warehousewith the aid of modern technology. Adapting and implementing this project will benefit the following people. Owners of the warehouse, manufacturers, employees, consumers and the future researchers
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who will conduct a research related to this project.The function on how to operate the system, the interfacing and the I/O card and devices is also indicated in this research. The Program of Interfacing (customized-forklift-to-computer and computerto-transmitter interfacing) is written in Visual Basic 6.0. First, the administrator will have to login until the correct username and password is encoded and will initialize the main operation of the system. Then, the program will wait input from the operator through the keyboard. Then the program will read the corresponding address of the input 030AH and compare it to the list of the addresses in the program. The program uses If-Else-Then Statement. For the storing process, the user will encode first the name and the description of the stock, and then the program will locate which rack is available for storing. When the program detects which rack is empty, it will send signal to the forklift and will automatically store the stock. After storing the stock, it will return back to its initial position. And for the retrieving process, the user will press a button that corresponds to the stock on the GUI which is to be fetched. After pressing the button, the program will automatically search the storage rack and retrieve the stock and return to its initial point. On the other hand, the program will only depend on the input command of the user. The forklift can only store or retrieve stocks one at a time and will not generate unless an electrical power is retained. The LED indicator will light up, indicating that the system is processing. Once a specific button is pressed, the

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forklift will automatically store or retrieve stocks on the specified storage box. After the forklift stored or retrieved the stock it will return to its initial position. The program will cycle indefinitely.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page no.

Inside title page i Approval Sheet iiii Acknowledgement iii iii v Abstract . v Table of contents ... vi vii List of tables .viivii List of figures CHAPTER I Introduction Background of the Study 1 Statement of the Problem .. 3 Objectives of the Study ... 4 Theoretical Framework 4 Significance of the Study 5 Scope and Delimitation .. 6 Definition of terms . 7 CHAPTER II Review of Related Literature . 11 Foreign Literature .. n Local Literature .. n CHAPTER III Methodology . 16 CHAPTER IV Presentation and Analysis of Datan
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Program Flow Chart ..... n Program Source Code.... n CHAPTER V Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation...............................................................n Summary .. n Conclusion .. n Recommendation . n Project Development Cost ..n Bibliography....n Appendixes..n Appendix A ..... n Appendix B .. n Appendix C . n Gantt Chart..n Curriculum Vitae ....n

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