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Energy efficiency model for the mini-load automated storage and retrieval systems

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In this paper, the energy efficiency model for the mini-load AS/RS is presented. As the existing models of AS/RS apply to already well-known objectives (minimum travel time, maximum throughput and minimum cost), the energy efficiency model for the mini-load AS/RS is proposed and discussed. According to global trends in material handling and warehousing, the design process should encompass not only the application of the equipment with fastest drives but should also consider the energy and environment aspect on the installed equipment. The proposed energy efficiency model for the mini-load AS/RS enables reduction of energy consumption and consequently the CO2 emission, which is good from the economic and environmental point of view. We sincerely hope that the energy and environment aspect will indubitably bring changes into planning of warehouses and will mean great challenge for those who are engaged in the planning process.

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  1. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova 17, 2000, Maribor, Slovenia

    Tone Lerher

  2. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of West Bohemia, Univerzitní 8, Pilsen, Czech Republic

    Milan Edl

  3. Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor, Mariborska cesta 7, 3000, Celje, Slovenia

    Bojan Rosi

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Lerher, T., Edl, M. & Rosi, B. Energy efficiency model for the mini-load automated storage and retrieval systems. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 70, 97–115 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-013-5253-x

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