Queueing analysis of a class-based MIAPP-NALT order-picking system

Jingming Liu, Haitao Liao, John A. White

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Abstract

An M/G/1/N/N queueing model is used to analyze an MIAPP-NALT system, in which case-level order picking occurs within two classes of stock keeping units (SKUs) at multiple in-the-aisle pick positions (MIAPP) located at floor and mezzanine levels. Replenishment operations are supported by an aisle-captive narrow-aisle lift truck (NALT). The NALT is treated as a server and picking positions requiring replenishment are treated as customers in the queueing model. On both sides of the replenishment aisle, the NALT fulfills replenishment requests from picking positions. Dedicated and random storage policies are used within each of the two classes of SKUs. Analysis of performance measures yields insights regarding storage layout and different storage policies.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2020 IISE Annual Conference
EditorsL. Cromarty, R. Shirwaiker, P. Wang
PublisherInstitute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, IISE
Pages1306-1311
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781713827818
StatePublished - 2020
Event2020 Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers Annual Conference and Expo, IISE 2020 - Virtual, Online, United States
Duration: Nov 1 2020Nov 3 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2020 IISE Annual Conference

Conference

Conference2020 Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers Annual Conference and Expo, IISE 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Online
Period11/1/2011/3/20

Keywords

  • Case-level order picking
  • General service times
  • Laplace-Stieltjes transform
  • Poisson distributed arrivals
  • Rectilinear travel

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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