Design of SMARTER multi-criteria model to improve the productivity of the Order-picking process: computational simulation

Authors

  • Cuzcano Espino, Luz Andrea
  • Vasquez Mamani, Ana Sofia
  • Ramos Bonifaz, Jose Victor
  • Bazan-Aguilar, Antony

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18687/LACCEI2023.1.1.1154

Keywords:

Order-picking process, low-turnover area, SMARTER multi-criteria model, computational simulation, productivity

Abstract

Herein, it examines the current situation of the order-picking process in the low-turnover area of a cosmetics company. The existence of long travel times for the search and selection of products is verified. The primary purpose of this study is to design and computationally validate a multi-criteria model to increase the productivity of the order-picking process in the low-turnover area. The case study is based on products stored for a commercial cycle (c.a. 17 days). The spatial location and the selection times of 20 products were analyzed by mathematical criteria. As a result, new spatial distribution and lower travel times within the picking process are reported. Subsequently, a computational validation of this multi-criteria model was performed by Arena simulation software. All possible variants that could represent the order-picking process in the low turnover were analyzed and compared, concluding that productivity increased by 19% with productivity increased by 19% with this multi-criteria model without generating additional costs for the company.

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Published

2024-04-16

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