Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: In this paper, a simulation-based performance evaluation of shuttle-based storage and retrieval system (SBS/RS) is presented.In comparison with well-known automated storage and retrieval systems, SBS/RSs can substantially increase the throughput capacity of the system.The objective of this study is to exploit the benefits of SBS/RS system design for reducing the mean cycle time of transactions and consequently increasing the throughput capacity of the system.Performance comparison of the studied SBS/RS is contrasted with alternative storage rack configurations, velocity profiles of the shuttle carriers and velocity profiles of the elevators' lifting tables in the system.The results show that SBS/RSs are effective in reducing the mean cycle time and also show large improvement by increasing throughput capacity.
Authors: T. Lerher, Y. B. Ekren, Z. Sari
Language: English
Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2333335299