Robotic handling systems are increasingly applied in distribution centers. They require little
space, provide flexibility in managing varying demand requirements, and are able to work …

Assembly systems (ASs) have moved into the era of mass customisation and Industry 4.0 (I4.
0). Mass customisation involves a shift from the production of high quantities of the same …

In the Industry 4.0 era, automation and data analytics emerge as the major forces to
enhance efficiency in operations management (OM). Disruptive technologies, such as …

E-commerce, new retail, and other changes have highlighted the requirement of high
efficiency and accuracy in the logistics service. As an important section in logistics and …

With new market developments and e-commerce, there is an increased use of and interest
in automation for order picking. This paper presents a systematic review and content …

The clustered generalized traveling salesman problem (CGTSP) is an extension of the
classical traveling salesman problem (TSP), where the set of nodes is divided into clusters of …

The development of advanced autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) is essential for achieving
the flexible work environment necessary for smart manufacturing. Complex perception …

Using autonomous mobile robots is now a necessity for today's large e-commerce
warehouses to save time and energy, and to prevent human-based errors. Robotic Mobile …

The robotic mobile fulfillment system (MFS) is widely used for automating storage pick and
pack activities in e-commerce distribution centers. In this system, the items are stored on …

To facilitate more efficient and environmentally-friendly order picking operations, this study
explores the optimal storage assignment policy in the Kiva mobile fulfilment system. First …