Simulation in logistics studies

Abstract

Order picking process is the most laborious activity in warehouse. It consumes almost 55 % of all warehouse labour activities. The study pays special attention to order picking process in a very-narrow-aisle (VNA) warehouse with the aim to identify the opportunities resulting to the reduction of total travel distance and costs. The order picking process optimisations are analysed using simulation model. The presented results show which strategy has to be selected for particular case.