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Optimal layout in low-level picker-to-part systems

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  • Franco Caron
  • Gino Marchet
  • Alessandro Perego

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The paper presents an analytical approach to layout design of the picking area in low-level, picker-to-part systems using COI (cube per order index)-based and random storage policies. The layout of the picking area is one of the major issues in increasing picking system productivity, i.e. in reducing the time required to complete a given set of orders, and must take account of the inter-relationship between the main operating policies, i.e. storage, routing and batching. The main system parameters affecting the layout design are the total length of the picking aisles, the number of pick stops per tour and the shape of the COI-based ABC curve. A formula that relates the optimal number of aisles to the above parameters will be presented, together with the increase in the expected tour distance stemming from the adoption of a non-optimal number of aisles. The study thus provides a comprehensive framework for layout design.

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  • Franco Caron & Gino Marchet & Alessandro Perego, 2000. "Optimal layout in low-level picker-to-part systems," International Journal of Production Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 38(1), pages 101-117, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tprsxx:v:38:y:2000:i:1:p:101-117
    DOI: 10.1080/002075400189608
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