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Multi-objective Optimization of Warehouse System Based on the Genetic Algorithm

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As a unit of modern warehouse, the Automated Storage/Retrieval system(AS/RS) plays an important role in modern logistic system. Especially in case of thousands of goods locations, the slotting optimization of warehouse storage system is a crucial step to improve the access efficiency and to reduce the operating costs. With the tiered warehouse as the research subject, this paper firstly analyzed and extracted the key information of related goods location optimization in the warehouse management information system. Then a space optimization model was built, with goods turnover efficiency and stabilities being set as research objectives. By using the MATLAB genetic algorithm toolbox, the multi-objective optimization and simulation of the warehouse system is conducted. Through comparison and analysis of optimization results, the algorithm is finally proved to be applicable.

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Wu, T., Wang, H., Yuan, Z. (2016). Multi-objective Optimization of Warehouse System Based on the Genetic Algorithm. In: Li, W., et al. Internet and Distributed Computing Systems. IDCS 2016. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 9864. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-45940-0_18

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