| dc.contributor.author | Ambati, Akhilesh Chandra | |
| dc.description.abstract | Order picking is an essential part of order processing in warehousing and distribution operations and can be performed using manual, automated, or semi-automated systems.
This thesis analyzes two automated systems, which include carousel and AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval system). The main goal of this research is to develop mathematical models to compare the performance of both systems under random and class-based storage assignments.
Simulation models are used to validate the reliability of mathematical models. The outputs of mathematical and simulation models are consistent indicating carousel system with class-based assignment has the highest throughput.
Economic analysis is used to estimate the payback periods required to convert from manual to AS/RS and carousel systems. The economic analysis shows that converting from manual to AS/RS with class-based assignment has the shortest payback period. | en_US |
| dc.publisher | North Dakota State University | en_US |
| dc.rights | NDSU Policy 190.6.2 | |
| dc.title | Study and Analysis of Automated Order Picking Systems | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-09-29T15:53:04Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2017-09-29T15:53:04Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2012 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10365/26521 | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Physical distribution of goods. | en_US |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Mathematical analysis. | en_US |
| dc.rights.uri | https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf | |
| ndsu.degree | Master of Science (MS) | en_US |
| ndsu.college | Engineering | en_US |
| ndsu.department | Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering | en_US |
| ndsu.program | Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering | en_US |
| ndsu.advisor | Maleki, Reza A. | |
