Picklist generation algorithm with order-consolidation consideration for split-case module-based fulfilment centres

International Journal of Production Research

Volumn 44, Issue 21, 2006, Pages 4529-4550

  Owyong, M ^a   Yih, Y ^a  

^a SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING   (United States)

Author keywords

Module based; Order consolidation; Split case order picking

Indexed keywords

CONSOLIDATION; CUSTOMER SATISFACTION; INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT; PACKAGING;

MODULE-BASED; ORDER CONSOLIDATION; PICKLIST GENERATION; SPLIT-CASE ORDER PICKING;

ALGORITHMS;

EID: 33748703602     PISSN: 00207543     EISSN: 1366588X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207540600597013     Document Type: Article

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