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Optimal retrieval strategies for carousel conveyors. (English) Zbl 0782.90031

Summary: This paper addresses the problem of optimal retrieval from a carousel conveyor. Algorithms are developed to find optimal retrieval strategies for both single and multiple orders. In the multiple order case, a dynamic programming solution is derived under a \(FIFO\) sequencing restriction. A bounding scheme is also proposed to make the solution procedure more efficient. It is further shown how the solution may be updated dynamically for incoming orders.

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90B05 Inventory, storage, reservoirs
90C39 Dynamic programming
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[1] Bartholdi, J.; Platzman, L., Retrieval strategies for a carousel conveyor, IIE Transactions, 18, 166-173 (1986)
[2] Bellman, R., Dynamic Programming (1957), Princeton University Press: Princeton University Press Princeton, NJ · Zbl 0077.13605
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