An exploration of warehouse automation implementations: cost, service and flexibility issues.
Date
2007
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Publisher
Emerald Group Publishing
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Type
Postprint
ISSN
1359-8546
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Citation
Baker, P. and Halim, Z. (2007). An exploration of warehouse automation implementations: cost, service and flexibility issues. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 12(2), p. 129-138.
Abstract
Automated warehouse equipment is often regarded as being inflexible, and yet its use continues to rise even though markets are becoming increasingly volatile. The purpose of this paper is to explore the reasons for, and nature of, warehouse automation implementations in order to further this understanding.
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Github
Keywords
Agile production, Automation, Risk management, Warehousing