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Mobile Robot Automation in Warehouses: A Framework for Decision Making and Integration: Palgrave Studies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Autor Alp Yildirim, Hendrik Reefke, Emel Aktas
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 4 ian 2023
This book illustrates the applications of mobile robot systems in warehouse operations with an integrated decision framework for their selection and application. Mobile robot systems are an automation solution in warehouses that make order fulfillment agile, flexible and scalable to cope with the increasing volume and complexity of customer orders. Compared with manual operations, they combine higher productivity and throughput with lower operating costs. As the practical use of mobile robot systems is increasing, decision-makers are confronted with a plethora of decisions. Still, research is lagging in providing the needed academic insights and managerial guidance. The lack of a structured decision framework tailored for mobile robot system applications in warehouses increases the probability of problems when choosing automation systems.This book demonstrates the characteristics of mobile robot systems which reinforce warehouse managers in identifying, evaluating and choosingcandidate systems through multiple criteria. Furthermore, the managerial decision framework covering decisions at strategic, tactical and operational levels in detail helps decision-makers to implement a mobile robot solution step-by-step. This book puts special emphasis on change management and operational control of mobile robots using path planning and task allocation algorithms. The book also introduces focus areas that require particular attention to aid the efficiency and practical application of these systems, such as facility layout planning, robot fleet sizing, and human-robot interaction. It will be essential reading for academics and students working on digital warehousing and logistics, as well as practitioners in warehouses looking to make informed decisions.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9783031123061
ISBN-10: 3031123069
Pagini: 150
Ilustrații: XVII, 150 p.
Dimensiuni: 148 x 210 x 19 mm
Greutate: 0.35 kg
Ediția:1st ed. 2023
Editura: Springer International Publishing
Colecția Palgrave Macmillan
Seria Palgrave Studies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Locul publicării:Cham, Switzerland

Cuprins

1. Introduction.- 2. Methodology.- 3. Mobile Robot Systems and Their Evaluation.- 4. Mobile Robot Management: Focus Areas at the Strategic Level.- 5. Mobile Robot Management: Focus Areas at the Tactical Level.- 6. Mobile Robot Management: Focus Areas at the Operational Level.- 7. Managerial Decision Framework and Further Considerations.- 8. Research Agenda.- 9. Conclusion.

Notă biografică

Alp Yildirim is on the Leadership and Management PhD programme in Cranfield School of Management, UK. Previously, he worked in the technology sector and co-founded an innovative manufacturing company, Sanayi Sepeti Ltd. His current research topic is mobile robot automation and throughput optimisation in warehouses.Hendrik Reefke is a Senior Lecturer in Supply Chain Management and Course Director of the full-time Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management MSc course at Cranfield School of Management, UK.  He is an active researcher, focusing primarily on sustainable supply chain management, service supply chains, as well as performance measurement and reporting.
Emel Aktas is Professor of Supply Chain Analytics at Cranfield School of Management, UK. Her research interests are logistics and transportation, supply chain decisions, mathematical modelling and optimisation, and she is currently working on minimising carbon emissions in maritime logistics with focus on the trade-off between service levels and fuel consumption.

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As the practical application of mobile robot systems is increasing, decision-makers are confronted with a plethora of decisions. However, research is lagging in providing the needed academic insights and managerial guidance. The lack of a structured decision framework tailored for mobile robot system applications in warehouses can lead to complications when choosing and implementing such automation systems. This book illustrates the applications of mobile robot systems in warehouse operations including an integrated decision framework for their selection and application.
The authors first outline the characteristics of mobile robot systems which support warehouse managers in identifying, evaluating and choosing candidate systems through multiple criteria, then provide a managerial decision framework covering decisions at strategic, tactical and operational levels. This book puts special emphasis on change management and operational control of mobile robots using path planning and task allocation algorithms, as well as introducing focus areas that require particular attention to aid the efficiency and practical application of these systems, such as facility layout planning, robot fleet sizing and human-robot interaction. It is essential reading for academics and students working on digital warehousing and logistics, as well as warehousing practitioners aiming to make informed decisions.Alp Yildirim is on the Leadership and Management PhD programme in Cranfield School of Management, UK. Previously, he worked in the logistics industry and co-founded an innovative company in additive manufacturing. His current research topic in supply chain management is mobile robot automation and throughput optimisation in warehouses.
Hendrik Reefke is a Senior Lecturer in Supply Chain Management and Director of the Full-time MSc programmes in Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management at Cranfield School of Management, UK. His research focuses on decision making within the areas of sustainable supply chain management, warehousing, supply chain configurations and performance measurement.
Emel Aktas is Professor of Supply Chain Analytics at Cranfield School of Management, UK. Her research interests are logistics and transportation, supply chain decisions, mathematical modelling and optimisation, and she is currently working on minimising carbon emissions in maritime logistics with focus on the trade-off between service levels and fuel consumption.

Caracteristici

Identifies and evaluates mobile robot systems in warehouses with a clear mobile robot typology and example scenarios Provides a managerial decision framework for choosing and implementing mobile robot solutions in warehouses Offers insights on change management and social considerations for human workforce management in warehouse automation