Order batching in an automated warehouse with several vertical lift modules: Optimization and experiments with real data

•We optimize the order batching in a warehouse with vertical lift modules.•We use real data of two companies to test and validate our models.•Our models improve considerably the batching method used by the companies.•We develop a metaheuristic and obtain very good solutions in less than one minute.•...

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of operational research 2018-06, Vol.267 (3), p.958-976
Hauptverfasser:	Nicolas, Lenoble, Yannick, Frein, Ramzi, Hammami
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Automated warehouses Batching optimization Engineering Sciences Logistics Order picking Vertical lift module
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