16th IMHRC Proceedings (Dresden, Germany- 2023)

Document Type

Research Paper

Publication Date

Summer 6-23-2023

Abstract

Through the introduction of an informal axiomatic framework, this paper aims to contribute to the development of a general theory of logistics, which is currently still a blindspot in logistics research. It aims to combine the precision of robotic motion planning concepts with established logistics terminology, forging a link that balances the robustness of a mathematically rigorous theory with the rich semantic understanding inherent in logistics models. Centered around the notion of designing a logistic space, a possible way of structuring this space by grid-based and continuous spatial structures is discussed. The axiomatic framework is extended to include a new definition of logistics, queues, and other related concepts, providing a comprehensive view of logistics systems. Continuous spatial structures are semantically assigned to an idealized transport system, while the grid-based structure is recognized as an idealized storage system.

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Publication Title

Progress in Material Handling Research

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