Stochastic Models for Order Picking Systems
Jelmer van der Gaast defended his thesis on Stochastic models for order picking systems on 8 September 2016. He developed models for rapid, optimal design of zone picking systems and so-called polling-based picking systems, which can particularly be found in e-commerce fulfilment centres. His models are approximate, but extremely accurate, and allow finding optimal layout (number of segments, loops, zones), product and worker to zone allocation at a click of the button.
