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Modelling and design for a shuttle-based storage and retrieval system

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  • Yingying Wu
  • Chen Zhou
  • Wenkai Ma
  • Xiang T. R. Kong

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The shuttle-based storage and retrieval system (SBS/RS) is a relatively new part-to-picker order picking system. We have developed a performance estimation and design algorithm for the SBS/RS. The performance estimation is based on a queuing model. The design algorithm aims to find the minimum cost configurations in terms of number of tiers, aisles, lifts and workstations with given throughput, tote capacity and order cycle time requirements. We used simulation driven by parameters abstracted from an actual SBS/RS to verify the performance estimation, and applied the design algorithm in the case study. The results indicate that: (1) compared to simulation results, the throughput of the performance estimation is nearly identical when the arrival rate is below the maximum capacity; (2) the design algorithm yields a configuration with 28.1% cost reduction in the current system. In addition, we also compared the shuttle system with the competing robotic order fulfilment system (robotic system in short) in terms of facility cost, building cost and order cycle time. We found that the shuttle system is a better choice if large storage capacity and high throughput are required whereas the robotic order fulfilment system performs better if small storage capacity and low throughput are required.

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  • Yingying Wu & Chen Zhou & Wenkai Ma & Xiang T. R. Kong, 2020. "Modelling and design for a shuttle-based storage and retrieval system," International Journal of Production Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 58(16), pages 4808-4828, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:tprsxx:v:58:y:2020:i:16:p:4808-4828
    DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2019.1665202
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    1. Chen, Wanying (Amanda) & De Koster, René & Gong, Yeming, 2023. "Warehouses without aisles: Layout design of a multi-deep rack climbing robotic system," Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, Elsevier, vol. 179(C).
    2. Dong, Wenquan & Jin, Mingzhou, 2021. "Travel time models for tier-to-tier SBS/RS with different storage assignment policies and shuttle dispatching rules," Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, Elsevier, vol. 155(C).
    3. Wenquan Dong & Mingzhou Jin & Yanyan Wang & Peter Kelle, 2021. "Retrieval scheduling in crane-based 3D automated retrieval and storage systems with shuttles," Annals of Operations Research, Springer, vol. 302(1), pages 111-135, July.

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