Robot based compact storage and retrieval systems performance in order picking applications

Paper i proceeding, 2018

This paper addresses the application of automation in order picking systems. Specifically, Robot based Compact Storage and Retrieval (RCSR) systems are in focus. To increase the understanding of RCSR; the paper´s purpose is to identify the performance aspects of RCSR systems. The methodology includes developing a theoretical framework of performance and design areas from relevant literature and presents a case study from an application of RCSR system in an e-commerce setting. The findings contribute to supporting companies in the decision making of automation in order picking systems, in terms of when and how RCSR systems could be used.