Order picking is an essential part of order processing in warehousing and distribution operations and can be performed using manual, automated, or semi-automated systems.
This thesis analyzes two automated systems, which include carousel and AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval system). The main goal of this research is to develop mathematical models to compare the performance of both systems under random and class-based storage assignments.
Simulation models are used to validate the reliability of mathematical models. The outputs of mathematical and simulation models are consistent indicating carousel system with class-based assignment has the highest throughput.
Economic analysis is used to estimate the payback periods required to convert from manual to AS/RS and carousel systems. The economic analysis shows that converting from manual to AS/RS with class-based assignment has the shortest payback period.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ndsu.edu/oai:library.ndsu.edu:10365/26521 |
| Date | January 2012 |
| Creators | Ambati, Akhilesh Chandra |
| Publisher | North Dakota State University |
| Source Sets | North Dakota State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text/thesis |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | NDSU Policy 190.6.2, https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf |
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