Dynamic Order Picking Method for Multi-UAV System in Intelligent Warehouse

Han, Changwan; Jeon, Hyeongjun; Oh, Junghyun; Lee, Heung-Jae

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“…In a related study, Han et al [91] propose a novel method for order picking within a logistics setting. This method employs a combination of an HC strategy and a k-optbased algorithm, demonstrating its potential within a multi-UAV system in an intelligent warehouse.…”

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Motion Trajectory Prediction in Warehouse Management Systems: A Systematic Literature Review

Belter,

Hering,

Weichbroth

2023

Applied Sciences

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Background: In the context of Warehouse Management Systems, knowledge related to motion trajectory prediction methods utilizing machine learning techniques seems to be scattered and fragmented. Objective: This study seeks to fill this research gap by using a systematic literature review approach. Methods: Based on the data collected from Google Scholar, a systematic literature review was performed, covering the period from 2016 to 2023. The review was driven by a protocol that comprehends inclusion and exclusion criteria to identify relevant papers. Results: Considering the Warehouse Management Systems, five categories of motion trajectory prediction methods have been identified: Deep Learning methods, probabilistic methods, methods for solving the Travelling-Salesman problem (TSP), algorithmic methods, and others. Specifically, the performed analysis also provides the research community with an overview of the state-of-the-art methods, which can further stimulate researchers and practitioners to enhance existing and develop new ones in this field.

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Motion Trajectory Prediction in Warehouse Management Systems: A Systematic Literature Review

Belter,

Hering,

Weichbroth

2023

Applied Sciences

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Research on a Dynamic Task Update Assignment Strategy Based on a “Parts to Picker” Picking System

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Order picking is a crucial operation in the storage industry, with a significant impact on storage efficiency and cost. Responding quickly to customer demands and shortening picking time is crucial given the random nature of order arrival times and quantities. This paper presents a study on the order-picking process in a distribution center, employing a “parts-to-picker” system, based on dynamic order batching and task optimization. Firstly, dynamic arriving orders with uncertain information are transformed into static picking orders with known information. A new method of the hybrid time window is proposed by combining fixed and variable time windows, and an order consolidation batch strategy is established with the aim of minimizing the number of target shelves for picking. A heuristic algorithm is designed to select a shelf selection model, taking into account the constraint condition that the goods on the shelf can meet the demand of the selection list. Subsequently, task division of multi-AGV is carried out on the shelf to be picked, and the matching between the target shelf and the AGVs, as well as the order of the AGVs to complete the task of picking, is determined. A scheduling strategy model is constructed to consider the task completion time as the incorporation of moving time, queuing time, and picking time, with the shortest task completion time as the objective function and AGV task selection as the decision variable. The improved ant colony algorithm is employed to solve the problem. The average response time of the order batching algorithm based on a hybrid time window is 4.87 s, showing an improvement of 22.20% and 40.2% compared to fixed and variable time windows, respectively. The convergence efficiency of the improved ant colony algorithm in AGV task allocation is improved four-fold, with a better convergence effect. By pre-selecting the nearest picking station for the AGVs, the multi-AGV picking system can increase the queuing time. Therefore, optimizing the static picking station selection and dynamically selecting the picking station queue based on the queuing situation are proposed. The Flexsim simulation results show that the queue-waiting and picking completion times are reduced to 34% of the original, thus improving the flexibility of the queuing process and enhancing picking efficiency.

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Intelligent Warehouse in Industry 4.0—Systematic Literature Review

Tubis

Rohman

2023

Sensors

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The development of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) and the digitization and automation of manufacturing processes have created a demand for designing smart warehouses to support manufacturing processes. Warehousing is one of the fundamental processes in the supply chain, and is responsible for handling inventory. Efficient execution of warehouse operations often determines the effectiveness of realized goods flows. Therefore, digitization and its use in exchanging information between partners, especially real-time inventory levels, is critical. For this reason, the digital solutions of Industry 4.0 have quickly found application in internal logistics processes and enabled the design of smart warehouses, also known as Warehouse 4.0. The purpose of this article is to present the results of the conducted review of publications on the design and operation of warehouses using the concepts of Industry 4.0. A total of 249 documents from the last 5 years were accepted for analysis. Publications were searched for in the Web of Science database using the PRISMA method. The article presents in detail the research methodology and the results of the biometric analysis. Based on the results, a two-level classification framework was proposed, which includes 10 primary categories and 24 subcategories. Each of the distinguished categories was characterized based on the analyzed publications. It should be noted that in most of these studies, the authors’ attention primarily focused on the implementation of (1) Industry 4.0 technological solutions, such as IoT, augmented reality, RFID, visual technology, and other emerging technologies; and (2) autonomous and automated vehicles in warehouse operations processes. Critical analysis of the literature also allowed us to identify the current research gaps, which will be the subject of further research by the authors.

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Dynamic Order Picking Method for Multi-UAV System in Intelligent Warehouse

Cited by 3 publications

References 39 publications

Motion Trajectory Prediction in Warehouse Management Systems: A Systematic Literature Review

Motion Trajectory Prediction in Warehouse Management Systems: A Systematic Literature Review

Research on a Dynamic Task Update Assignment Strategy Based on a “Parts to Picker” Picking System

Intelligent Warehouse in Industry 4.0—Systematic Literature Review

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