Abstract

Activities related to allocation of goods in the warehouse are crucial for logistics. All operations with goods in the warehousing area are labour-intensive and time-consuming, which in turn generates warehousing costs. Despite the ongoing automation in this area, human labour is still applicable in many warehouses. This study includes researches on impact of the assortment allocation in the warehouse on the human factor (HR). It includes the analysis for research literature concerning the warehousing and picking influence on HR in its scope, as well as simulation of goods allocation in the warehousing area and discussion concerning the obtained results. The simulation is carried out with application of the swarm algorithm, and the results were subjected to the statistical analysis. Correlation of cost optimization and factors influencing the ergonomics of operation in the warehousing area is determined.

Highlights

  • ObjectivesCost Travel distance Travel time Pick time Throughput time System design Batching Route Zone Layout Shape

  • People are crucial part in the company

  • Products in the warehousing area can be randomly assigned to warehousing locations, or according to certain criteria, which is referred to as dedicated attribution of locations

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Cost Travel distance Travel time Pick time Throughput time System design Batching Route Zone Layout Shape

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