mechanical warehouse
[mə-ˈka-ni-kəl ˈwer-ˌhaʊs]
nounpl: mechanical warehouses
armazém automatizado
1. A warehouse facility that uses automated mechanical systems, robotics, and computer controls to store, retrieve, and manage inventory with minimal human intervention
The company invested in a mechanical warehouse to increase efficiency and reduce labor costs.
A empresa investiu em um armazém automatizado para aumentar a eficiência e reduzir custos de mão de obra.
2. A storage facility equipped with automated systems such as conveyor belts, robotic arms, and vertical carousels for handling goods
Our mechanical warehouse can process 10,000 orders per day.
Nosso armazém automatizado pode processar 10.000 pedidos por dia.
Mechanical warehouses represent a significant shift in Brazilian and Portuguese logistics industries, particularly in e-commerce hubs like São Paulo. They reflect the modernization of supply chain management in Brazil, driven by rapid growth in online retail. The technology is increasingly seen as essential for competitive advantage in the region's booming logistics sector.
Related Idioms & Phrases
state-of-the-art warehouse
high-tech distribution center
lights-out warehouse (warehouse that operates without human presence)
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