Selecting Between Batch and Zone Order Picking Strategies in a Distribution Center

An order picking strategy in a distribution center (DC) defines the manner in which pickers navigate the picking area to pick items from storage locations. The authors focus on the problem of selecting between a batch picking and a zone picking strategy. For this problem, they propose a cost model to estimate the cost of each type of picking strategy. In their cost model, the authors consider the effects of pick-rate, picker blocking, workload-imbalance, and the sorting system requirement. Through an example problem, they show how system throughput, order sizes, item distribution in orders, and wavelength affect the picking strategy selection decision.

• Record URL:
  • http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6VHF-4NYJS6K-1/1/f8d0668cb75195d4da9ecf494641f0ae
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/13665545
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from Elsevier
• Authors:
  • Parikh, Pratik J
  • Meller, Russell D
• Publication Date: 2008-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Illustrations; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 696-719
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review
  • Volume: 44
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 1366-5545
  • Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/13665545

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Costs; Mathematical models; Multiple criteria decision making; Physical distribution; Storage facilities
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cost models; Distribution centers; Order picking
• Subject Areas: Finance; Freight Transportation; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Terminals and Facilities; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01109960
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 2008 8:09AM