Multi-shuttle automated storage/retrieval systems
Russell D. MellerDepartment of Industrial and Systems Engineering , Auburn University , Auburn, AL, 36849-5S46, USAAnan MungwattanaDepartment of Industrial and Systems Engineering , Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University , Blacksburg, VA, 24061-0118, USA
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Abstract Multi-shuttle automated storage/retrieval systems have been developed for use in factories and distribution centers because they are more efficient than single-shuttle systems (owing to less empty travel). This improved efficiency results in more agile support (flexible response, less waiting time, etc.) for the production system the storage/retrieval system serves. In this paper we develop analytical models to estimate the throughput in multi-shuttle systems. Throughput improvements greater than 100% are illustrated when triple-shuttle systems are compared with single-shuttle systems.
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