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In earlier work we presented a design algorithm to determine the nearminimum number of pickers required in an end-of-aisle order picking operation (which is assumed to be based on a miniload automated storage/retrieval system). In this chapter we present an analytical model to determine the approximate values of the expected picker utilization and storage/retrieval machine utilization for general system configurations where two or more pick positions per aisle are allowed and/or two or more aisles are assigned to each picker. Using the estimated picker utilization, we extend the design algorithm presented in the previous work to general system configurations. We also investigate the possibility of improving the picker utilization by sequencing container retrievals within each order.
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Bozer, Y.A., White, J.A. (1991). A Generalized Design and Performance Analysis Model for End-of-Aisle Order Picking Systems. In: Material Handling ’90. Progress in Material Handling and Logistics, vol 2. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-84356-3_12
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