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Layout optimization of irregular storage areas under class storage strategy based on clustering and multi-bin size
Wenbin Zhang1, Yuehua Jin2, Ronghua Zhang2
1School of Mathematical Sciences, Jiangsu Second Normal University, Nanjing, China.
Plos One
|August 30, 2024
Summary
This study optimizes irregular warehouse layouts using a class-based storage strategy. The new model simplifies complex shelving problems, reducing solution time and improving efficiency for warehouse space optimization.
Area of Science:
- Operations Research
- Logistics Management
- Industrial Engineering
Background:
- Irregular warehouse spaces present significant layout optimization challenges.
- Existing methods often struggle with the complexity of non-linear storage problems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an optimization scheme for irregular warehouse layouts.
- To implement a class-based storage strategy for improved efficiency.
Main Methods:
- Transformation of irregular spaces into regular rectangular areas.
- Development of an algorithm to convert non-linear clustering to linear selection.
- Construction of a shelving clustering and packing algorithm for varied box sizes.
Main Results:
- Effective solution for irregular warehouse layout optimization under class storage.
- Significant reduction in model complexity.
- Shortened solution time compared to traditional methods.
Conclusions:
- The proposed method offers a universally applicable solution for warehouse layout optimization.
- Demonstrates significant value for generalization in logistics and operations research.
- Provides a practical approach for enhancing warehouse operational efficiency.
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