The design of end-of-aisle order picking systems is addressed by focusing on a miniload automated storage/retrieval system. Performance models are developed for the miniload and a design algorithm is presented. The design algorithm has as its objective the minimization of the number of storage...

In this paper we introduce the use of spacefilling curves in facility layout, and we extend a well-known facility layout algorithm () to facilities with multiple floors. Spacefilling curves make it possible to exchange any two departments and to use more powerful exchange routines than two-way...

This research introduces methods of stochastic decision processes into location analysis. The specific model concerns making dynamic relocation decisions for a new facility (server) that must interact with existing facilities (customers) whose relocations are stochastic processes. The model is...