Zone shapes in class based storage and multicommand order picking when storage/retrieval machines are used

Guenov, Marin; Raeside, Robert

Abstract

In this paper the effect of the zone shape in a class based storage on the optimal picking tour of the S/R machine is investigated. The expected value of S/R machine travel time for multi command order picking is derived as a function of number of addresses and area of the rack. This us used to model the two zones of fast moving products in a three class storage system. Each of the three investigated configurations was tested by computer simulation in a full factorial experiment. The results are presented and indicate that each of the proposed configurations perform well and could be used in practice.

Citation

Guenov, M., & Raeside, R. (1992). Zone shapes in class based storage and multicommand order picking when storage/retrieval machines are used. European Journal of Operational Research, 58(1), 37-47. https://doi.org/10.1016/0377-2217%2892%2990233-y

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Apr 1, 1992
• Publication Date: 1992-04
• Deposit Date: Aug 3, 2016
• Journal: European Journal of Operational Research
• Print ISSN: 0377-2217
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 58
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 37-47
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0377-2217%2892%2990233-y
• Keywords: Order picking, automated storage, optimization, simulation,
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/324025