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Evaluation and dynamic allocation of AS/RS control rules: A simulation study

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The goal of this research is to investigate the performance of an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) which is operated using different control rules. Two phases of study are conducted. Phase 1 evaluates the efficiency of different rules for stacker control, storage-location assignment and job sequencing. Phase 2 studies the impact of these rules on the performance of the AS/RS using a multipass simulation approach. In this paper, the methodology of investigation is discussed, the results are presented and analysed, and suggestions for future study are made.

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  1. School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, 47907, West Lafayette, IN, USA

    G. N. Rao

  2. Department of Industrial Engineering, The University of Iowa, 52242, Iowa City, IA, USA

    H. P. Wang

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Rao, G.N., Wang, H.P. Evaluation and dynamic allocation of AS/RS control rules: A simulation study. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 6, 62–82 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02601547

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