Innovative Solutions and Challenges for the Improvement of Storage Processes

Perkumienė, Dalia; Ratautaitė, Kristina; Pranskūnienė, Rasa

doi:10.3390/su141710616

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“…Warehouse Management System (WMS) oversees the production and supply chain processes, ensuring a continuous flow of materials for production, minimizing the risk of stockouts, and facilitating the transformation of raw materials into finished products. The main objective is to enable efficient and effective transportation of goods from the warehouse to their intended destinations [28]. In addition to inventory control, order acceptance, and order response, WMS performs various other functions in addition to its primary roles.…”

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Warehouse Operations: An Examination of Traditional and Automated Approaches in Supply Chain Management

F. Odeyinka,

G. Omoegun

2024

Operations Management - Recent Advances and New Perspectives

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This paper explores the different approaches to warehouse operations within a supply chain context. It highlights the significance of warehouses in efficiently and effectively meeting customer demands while minimizing costs. The study examines various types of warehouses and analyzes the activities involved in warehouse operations. Furthermore, this paper discusses the challenges and benefits of warehouse operations in developed and developing countries. It emphasizes the need for efficient warehouse management to enhance customer satisfaction, reduce costs, and improve overall productivity. The integration of warehouses into the supply chain process is also emphasized, emphasizing their critical role in facilitating the flow of goods. This paper introduces the Warehouse Management System (WMS) concept as a technological solution for controlling the inflow and outflow of goods. It delves into WMS functions and highlights its importance in inventory control, order management, and system reliability. Additionally, this paper examines the differences between traditional manual warehousing and automated approaches, taking into account factors such as cost, efficiency, and suitability for different types of organizations. In conclusion, the study suggests that automated warehousing is more suitable for larger companies operating in countries with limited manual labor availability. On the other hand, traditional warehousing may be more applicable in developing countries with higher unemployment rates.

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Warehouse Operations: An Examination of Traditional and Automated Approaches in Supply Chain Management

F. Odeyinka,

G. Omoegun

2024

Operations Management - Recent Advances and New Perspectives

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“…The synergy between manned and unmanned systems could unlock new levels of cost savings and efficiency in fulfillment center operations. The goods storing process is one of the time-consuming and costly operations, and it can contribute 40%-50% of the total fulfillment center operating cost [11]. Improving this process can significantly decrease the expenses for businesses.…”

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A Study of the Man and Unmanned Teaming System for Improving Efficiency in a Fulfillment Center

Khudoyberdiev,

Garnaik,

Kim

et al. 2023

IEEE Access

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In fulfillment centers, efficient inbound transportation and goods storage are crucial factors that impact overall performance and supply chain costs. Traditional processes often involve human workers performing repetitive tasks, leading to increased expenses. This study presents a Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) approach that combines unmanned Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) with manned forklift vehicles to automate these processes and minimize costs. The primary objectives are to model AGV-based unmanned inbound transportation, design a manned traveling forklift problem (TFP) with a shortest path algorithm, and compare the MUM-T approach to traditional methods in terms of distance, time, and cost. Results from theoretical analysis and simulations show that the MUM-T approach can reduce traveling distance, working hours, and operational costs by up to 32%, 38%, and 51%, respectively. Moreover, the proposed algorithm enables Beginner and Intermediate-level forklift operators to achieve efficiency comparable to that of Professionals. These findings indicate that implementing the MUM-T approach can significantly enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of inbound transportation and forklift processes in fulfillment centers.INDEX TERMS Automated guided vehicles, fulfillment center, improving efficiency, inbound transportation, man and unmanned teaming, process automation, traveling forklift problem.

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“…Warehouses also play a crucial part in the supply chain processes of businesses Perkumienė et al (2022). Well-managed warehouse systems enable a business to maintain adequate inventory management, maintain inventory levels as required, increase dependability, reduce labour costs, and guarantee correct maintenance and inventory processing (Tien et al, 2019).…”

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“…Moreover, according to Perkumienė et al (2022), the leading retail warehousing concern is in terms of the lack of space. In order to satisfy a company's requirements, it must own or rent warehouses with sufficient capacity.…”

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“…However, ordering more products than the available space allows might lead to an underestimation of the required time. This issue emerges because of ineffective business practices, such as inefficient utilisation of available space and delays in delivering commodities to their final destinations (Perkumienė et al, 2022). This research will thus examine inventory management in both the literature and empirical aspects.…”

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Improving Warehouse Efficiency Through Effective Inventory Management Practices

Amirrudin,

Kamaruddin,

Salehuddin

et al. 2023

SMRJ

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Several business establishments have used inventory management strategies to strike a balance between responsiveness and efficiency. This study's primary objective was to assess the effect of inventory management practices on the warehouse efficiency of supermarkets and retail stores in Kedah and Perlis, specifically supermarkets. This study utilises a quantitative method by using primary data from questionnaires and secondary data compiled from prior studies' results. Statistical Packages for the Social Science (SPSS) version 25 software was used to analyse the data. The relationship between the independent and dependent variables was determined using regression analysis. The outcome showed that the inventory reorders point and supplier partnership management variable were accepted. However, the information technology hypothesis was rejected. This study recommends that supermarkets and retail stores utilise the best inventory management strategies to increase warehouse efficiency. It enables the tracking of stock unit movement in the warehouse, facilitates stock counting in the warehouse, maximises the use of available warehouse space, improves inventory data accuracy, reduces inventory theft, and enhances inventory cycle counting.

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Innovative Solutions and Challenges for the Improvement of Storage Processes

Cited by 10 publications

References 49 publications

Warehouse Operations: An Examination of Traditional and Automated Approaches in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse Operations: An Examination of Traditional and Automated Approaches in Supply Chain Management

A Study of the Man and Unmanned Teaming System for Improving Efficiency in a Fulfillment Center

Improving Warehouse Efficiency Through Effective Inventory Management Practices

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