In this study, we introduce an integrated schedule of order picking and delivery for instant delivery. Order picking, including order batching and picking sequencing, is scheduled online under real-time order arrival, which integrates order delivery by depicting order location dispersion in an...

Background: Warehousing operations, crucial to logistics and supply chain management, often seek innovative technologies to boost efficiency and reduce costs. For instance, AR devices have shown the potential to significantly reduce operational costs by up to 20% in similar industries....

Even in the context of Industry 4.0, conventional warehouse management continues to encounter challenges. Amidst these obstacles, innovative solutions are imperative. Order picking, a critical process with significant implications for customer service, remains labor-intensive within warehousing...

Background: Order picking is a critical activity in end-product warehouses, particularly using the picker-to-part system, entail substantial manual labor, representing approximately 60% of warehouse work. Methods: This study develops a new linear model to perform batching, which allows for...

The increased frequency of purchases and growing distances between the final distribution points of the perishable products and consumers are contributing to multiple handling, high intermediation, and a greater concentration of outlets selling perishables goods. These in turn have increased...