2018 Conference

A Practical Collaborative Material Handling Strategy for Cross-docks

Hector J. Carlo, University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
Stephanie Santiago-Montano, University of Puerto Rico

Decker Studio

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Deployment of an Distributed Strategic Material Flow Control for Automated Material Flow Systems Consisting of Autonomous Modules

Christian Lieberoth-Leden, Technische Universitaet Muenchen
Johannes Fottner, Technische Universitaet Muenchen

Decker Studio

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Differences in the Throughput Performance of the Warehouse Depending on the Quality of the Calculation Parameters

David Sourek, University of Pardubice

Decker Studio

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Economic and Performance Analysis of Dual-Bay Vertical Lift Modules

Fabio Sgarbossa, University of Padova
Martina Calzavara, University of Padova
Alessandro Persona, University of Padova

Decker Studio

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Impact of Automonous Delivery and Last-Mile Logistics

Michael G. Kay, North Carolina State University
Peerapol Sittivijan, North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Bhagyalakshmi V. Shrikrishna, North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Bharat Kulkarni, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Decker Studio

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Improving the Environmental Sustainability of Pallet Logistics Through Preemptive Remanufacturing: an Integer Linear Optimization Model

Fabiana Tornese, University of Salento
Jennifer A. Pazour, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Andres L. Carrano, Georgia Southern University
Brian K. Thorn, Rochester Institute of Technology

Decker Studio

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Managing the Order Picking Process in for Click and Collect in Grocery Stores

Dale T. Masel, Ohio University - Main Campus
Akhilesh Mesa, Ohio University - Main Campus

Decker Studio

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

A Space-Syntax Analysis of the Relationship Between Function and Form in Facility Layout

Alejandro Teran-Somohano, Auburn University
Alice E. Smith, Auburn University

Decker Studio

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Optimization of a Fast-Pick Area in Cosmetics Distribution Center

Mario C. Velez-Gallego, Universidad EAFIT
Alice E. Smith, Auburn University

Decker Studio

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Progress in Autonomous Picking as Demonstrated by the Amazon Robotics Challenge

Dominik Colling, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Jonathan Dziedzitz, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Kai Furmans, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Patric Hopfgarten, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Kai Markert, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Decker Studio

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Pull-driven Order Fulfillment in Distribution Centers

Dima Nazzal, Fortna Inc.
Shankar Shanmugasundaram, Fortna Inc.
Sung Kim, Fortna Inc.
Russell D. Meller, Fortna Inc.

Decker Studio

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Scalable Heuristic for Locating Distribution Centers on Real Road Networks

Saeed Ghanbartehrani, Ohio University - Main Campus
j. David Porter, Oregon State University

Decker Studio

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Service Flow Networks for Functional Design of Distribution Centers

Michael Schmidt, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics
Detlef A. Spee, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics
Michael ten Hompel, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics

Decker Studio

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Synthetic Order Generator for Picking Data

Mohammadnaser Ansari, Auburn University
Jeffrey S. Smith, Auburn University
Behnam Rasoolian, Auburn University

Decker Studio

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Presentation Materials Available

A Measurement Tool For Circular Economy Practices: A Case Study In Pallet Supply Chains

Maria Grazia Gnoni, University of Salento
Andres L. Carrano, Georgia Southern University
Fabiana Tornese, University of Salento
Jennifer Pazour, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Brian K. Thorn, Rochester Institute of Technology

Decker Studio

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Presentation Materials Available

A Performance Calculator For Shuttle-based Storage and Retrieval System Design

Banu Yetkin Ekren, Yasar University
Anil Akpumar, Yasar University
Tone Lerher, University of Maribor, Slovenia

Decker Studio

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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An Integrated Network Modeling Framework for Analysis of Multi-line Order Pick Systems

Debjit Roy, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Vishal Bansal, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

Decker Studio

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Batching and Sequencing in Bucket Brigade Systems with Heterogeneous Items

Yossi Bukchin, Tel-Aviv University
Eran Hanany, Tel-Aviv University
Eugene Khmelnitsky, Tel-Aviv University

Decker Studio

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Collaborative Bots in Distribution Centers

Russell D. Meller, Fortna Inc.
Dima Nazzal, Fortna Inc.
Lisa M. Thomas, Fortna Inc.

Decker Studio

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Contribution Of Physical Internet Containers To Mitigate the Risk Of Cargo Theft

Yanyan Yang, Mines ParisTech, PSL
Eric Ballot, Mines ParisTech
Miguel Gaston Cedillo-Campos, Mexican Institute of Transportation

Decker Studio

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Dynamic Batching for Order Picking in Warehouses

Jelmer Pier van der Gaast, University of Groningen
Bolor Jargalsaikhan, University of Groningen
Kees Jan Roodbergen, University of Groningen

Decker Studio

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Presentation Materials Available

Integrated Intermodal Network Design with Nonlinear Inter-hub Movement Costs

Mohammad Ghane-Ezabadi, Dynamic Ideas
Hector A. Vergara, Oregon State University

Decker Studio

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Presentation Materials Available

Minimizing the Variance of Fulfillment Cycle Time in a Central Fill Pharmacy: Why and How

Mohamed El Tonbari, Georgia Institute of Technology
Leon McGinnis, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

Decker Studio

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Presentation Materials Available

On the Unique Features and Benefits of On-Demand Distribution Models

Jennifer Pazour, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Kaan Unnu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Decker Studio

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Presentation Materials Available

Shuttle-Based Storage and Retrieval Systems with Robotic Order-Picking Shuttle Carrier

Tone Lerher, University of Maribor, Slovenia

Decker Studio

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Presentation Materials Available

Transportation Service Provider Collaboration: Benefits and Insights

Steven Roesch, Virginia Tech
Kimberly Ellis, Virginia Tech

Decker Studio

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Presentation Materials Available

Urban Parcel Logistics Hub and Network Design: The Impact of Modularity and Hyperconnectivity

Benoit Montreuil, Georgia Institute of Technology
Shannon Buckley, Georgia Institute of Technology
Louis Faugere, Georgia Institute of Technology
Reem Khir, Georgia Institute of Technology
Shahab Derhami, Georgia Institute of Technology

Decker Studio

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Presentation Materials Available