For example, a commissioner is used when containers or cartons have to be retrieved in a specific sequence and palletised. Typical applications are orders that require a fixed sequence or the storage of heavy and bulky parts in shipping cartons within a predefined sequence.
The system is particularly suitable for warehouses with limited space and high throughput. It performs better than a stationary storage and retrieval machine (SRM), especially in confined spaces where a conventional SRM cannot be used.
A Commissioner system usually serves as an intermediate buffer and is operated by a stationary high-speed stacker crane in a walking beam design. This interaction enables fast and precise goods movement and helps companies optimise their warehouse processes—even when speed and efficiency requirements are demanding.