Title :
The Research on Distance Optimization of Batch-Order Picking Based on GA
Author :
Wan, Jie ; Zhang, Shaoqing
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Ind. Eng., Hebei Univ. of Technol., Tianjin, China
Abstract :
In this paper we address the problem of batching orders in a parallel-aisle warehouse, with the objective to minimize the travel distance of picking all of the batches. This study develops an order batching approach based on genetic algorithms (GAs). Unlike to previous batching methods, in this paper it pays attention on the selection of seed orders. And it obviously reduce the distance of picking compared with other approach.
Keywords :
genetic algorithms; minimisation; order picking; batch-order picking; distance optimization; genetic algorithms; parallel-aisle warehouse; travel distance minimisation; Costs; Engineering management; Genetic algorithms; Genetic engineering; Large-scale systems; Linear programming; Logistics; Supply chains; Technology management; Warehousing;
Conference_Titel :
Management and Service Science, 2009. MASS '09. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Wuhan
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4638-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4639-1
DOI :
10.1109/ICMSS.2009.5304061
