Naslov
Order-picking Methods and Technologies for Greener Warehousing

Autori
Đukić, Goran ; Česnik, Vedran ; Opetuk, Tihomir

Izvornik
Strojarstvo (0562-1887) 52 (2010), 1; 23-31

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
green supply chain management; green warehousing; order-picking methods and technologies

Sažetak
Green supply chain management is a concept that is gaining popularity all over the world. Beside it is a way to demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, to be fully adopted by the organizations it should contribute to better economic performances and competitiveness. Recently there are many incentives to the more sustainable warehousing in supply chains. In order to improve efficiency of order-picking in warehouses, there are many methods, models and technologies developed and used. This paper presents, after a brief overview of green supply chain management, an overview of order-picking methods and technologies and their potentials in improving order-picking efficiency, based mainly on reducing traveling distances. By that energy consumption is reduced, influencing greening of warehousing too.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Strojarstvo

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