An optimization model for multi-deep storage

Multi-deep storage systems have seen many implementations in warehouses due to their high floor space utilization. Setting the optimal lane depth for the incoming products has a considerable influence on the space utilisation and the storage efficiency, as well as the layout of the storage zones and...

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Detalhes bibliográficos
Autor: Bou Manobens, Francesc
Formato: tesis de maestría
Fecha de publicación:2019
País:España
Recursos:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/183933
Acesso em linha:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/183933
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Warehouses
SKU, single-deep, multi-deep, lane depth, honeycomb losses, accessibility losses
Magatzems -- Automatització
Magatzems -- Disseny
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria electrònica::Aspectes econòmics
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Resumo:Multi-deep storage systems have seen many implementations in warehouses due to their high floor space utilization. Setting the optimal lane depth for the incoming products has a considerable influence on the space utilisation and the storage efficiency, as well as the layout of the storage zones and the selection of the storage modes, the handling equipment and all the induced costs. Conventional models in designing block stacked warehouse assume uniform and deterministic inflow and outflow of products in specific quantities and time intervals. These assumptions would lead to underestimate the space required for each specific case. In this study a recursive model is developed to address the decisions of the combination of single-deep and multi-deep lanes of different depth of a warehouse when flow of products is stochastic and dynamic in nature. Furthermore, the model gives additional value to the designer to maximize warehouse space efficiency, and thus, diminishing the costs. The main objective is to find out the combination of single-deep lanes and multi-deep lanes with different depths that make up the storage system.