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2018
Monday, July 23rd
7:00 AM

15th International Material Handling Research Colloquium Program

College Industry Council on Material Handling Education
MHI

Savannah, GA

7:00 AM

Presentation Materials Available

Tuesday, July 24th
9:30 AM

Opening Keynote: “CICMHE and its Impact”

John White, College of Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology

Decker Studio

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

10:30 AM

A Motion Capture System Framework For The Study Of Human Manufacturing Repetitive Motion

Jesus Jimenez, Texas State University
Francis Mendez, Texas State University
David Wierschem, Texas State University

Decker Studio

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

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

Presentation Materials Available

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

1:00 PM

Panel Session #1: Production Logistics in the Industrie 4.0 Era

Kai Furmans, kai.furmans@kit.edu
Fabio Sgarbossa, University of Padova
Tone Lerher, University of Maribor, Faculty of Logistics

Decker Studio

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Presentation Materials Available

3:00 PM

Keynote: The Small World of Material Handling Rearch

Parag J. Siddique, University of Louisville
Kevin Gue, University of Louisville
Md Salahuddin Ayuby, University of Louisville

Decker Studio

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

Wednesday, July 25th
1:00 PM

A Design Methodology to Optimize Supply Chain Network Performance

Dheeraporn Nippaya, Oregon State University
J. David Porter, Oregon State University

Decker Studio

1:00 PM - 2:30 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

Presentation Materials Available

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

Presentation Materials Available

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

2:30 PM

Panel Session #2: Ecom Fulfillment and the Physical Internet: Some Motivation and a Persistent Challenge

Benoit Montreuil, Georgia Institute of Technology
Russell D. Meller, Fortna Inc.
Eric Ballot, Mines ParisTech

Decker Studio

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Presentation Materials Available

4:00 PM

A Framework For Modeling Material Handling With Decentralized Control

Kevin Gue, University of Louisville
Kai Furmans, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Decker Studio

4:00 PM - 5:30 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

Presentation Materials Available

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

Thursday, July 26th
9:00 AM

Digital Design of Intralogistics Systems: Flexible and Agile Solutions to Short-cyclic Fluctuations

Christoph Pott, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics
Anike Murrenhoff, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics
Moritz Wernecke, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics
Philipp-Akira Burger, Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics

Decker Studio

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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

10:30 AM

Keynote: “Georgia’s Logistics Ecosystem”

Matt Markhan, Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics

Decker Studio

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

11:00 AM

Closing Keynote “Thoughts on the Future of Material Handling Research”

Leon McGinnis, Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Decker Studio

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM