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An Optimal Design of Automated Storage/Retrieval System

  • Lee, Seong-Beak;Hwang, Hark
    • Journal of the Korean Operations Research and Management Science Society
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.34-46
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    • 1988
  • This paper deals with design problem of unit load automated storage/retrieval systems (AS/RS). We propose an optimal design model in which the investment and maintenance costs of AS/RS, operating under dual command model is minimized over a time horizon satisfying the warehouse dimensional constraints. The model is formulated as an integer nonlinear program and an algorithm is proposed to find an optimum solution. The valididty of the solution algorithm is illustrated through an example.

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A Study on the Reliability of Storage/Retrieval for Warehouse Layout Based on Shuttle Rack System (셔틀랙 기반 물류센터의 레이아웃별 반출입 신뢰성에 관한 연구)

  • Seung-Pil Lee;Hyeon-Soo Shin;Hwan-Seong Kim
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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    • 2021.11a
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    • pp.101-103
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    • 2021
  • With the rapid increase in the quantity of goods transported worldwide, companies are now started to show great interest in unmanned automated warehouses along with related research and development due to the increase of warehouse efficiency and reduction warehouse manpower. In a number of small warehouses, shuttle rack-based layouts that can handle inventory flow flexibly. However, the shuttle rack-based logistics center does not operate in case of emergency situations (faults, power outages, etc.), which seriously affects the efficiency and inventory management of the entire logistics center. Accordingly, in shuttle rack-based logistics center, we have classified various shuttle passages and RTV passages by layout and have analyzed its characteristics and types, along with derived reliability for each layout. The loading rate was also derived differently according to the number of passages, and have compared and analyzed reliability and loading rate for each layout.

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Design and Implementation of Fruits Warehouse Management System using Mobile Terminals (모바일 단말기에 의한 과일 창고 관리 시스템 구현)

  • Jang, Yong-Jae;Lee, Sung-Keun;Jung, Chang-Ryul
    • The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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    • v.5 no.4
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    • pp.486-493
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    • 2010
  • This paper demonstrates the design and implementation of fruit larder system that is able to monitor and control restoration environment using mobile equipment. Based on RFID/USN technology, it builds wireless sensor network to enhance its efficiency to fruit larder environment and inventory management and performs automated environment management through window-based application that works in desktop environment. Additionally, using WINC service, it provides remote control function for fruit larder using mobile equipment.

Implementation of Smart Automatic Warehouse to Improve Space Utilization

  • Hwa-La Hur;Yeon-Ho Kuk;Myeong-Chul Park
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.28 no.10
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    • pp.171-178
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    • 2023
  • In this paper, we propose a smart automated warehouse to maximize space utilization. Previous elevator-type automatic warehouses were designed with a maximum payload of 100kg on trays, which has the problem of extremely limiting the number of pallets that can be loaded within the space. In this paper, we design a smart warehouse that can maximize space utilization with a maximum vertical stiffness of 300kg. As a result of the performance evaluation of the implemented warehouse, the maximum payload was 500.6kg, which satisfied the original design and requirements, the lifting speed was 0.5m/s, the operating noise of the device was 67.1dB, the receiving and forwarding time of the pallet was 36.92sec, the deflection amount was 4mm, and excellent performance was confirmed in all evaluation items. In addition, the PLC control method, which designs the control UI and control panel separately, was integrated into the PC system to improve interoperability and maintainability with various process management systems. In the future, we plan to develop it into a fully automatic smart warehouse by linking IoT sensor-based logistics robots.

Development of Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS) (Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS)의 개발)

  • 강철희
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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    • 1991.11a
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    • pp.1-13
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    • 1991
  • This paper describes two FMS, which were developed by SAEIL Heavy Industries. One is FMS for machining of circular parts, that are automobile's axle shafts. This system consists of 13 units, including 7 CNC machine tools. The other is FMS for machining of non-circular parts namely casted or steel block within size of 1.2 X 1.2 X 1.5m. This FMS consists of 8-machining centers, 1-automated warehouse, 2-unmanned Robo Trailers, and computer control room. All systems are functioning satisfactorily and so help greately towards automation of Korean industries.

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Optimization of Layout Design in an AS/RS for Maximizing its Throughput Rate

  • Yang, M.H.
    • Journal of Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers
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    • v.18 no.2
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    • pp.109-121
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    • 1992
  • In this paper, we address a layout design problem for determining a K-class-based dedicated storage layout in an automated storage retrieval system. K-class-based dedicated storage employs K zones in which lots from a class of products are stored randomly. Zones form a partition of storage locations. Our objective function is to minimize the expected single command travel time, which is expressed as a set function of space requirements for zones, average demand rates from classes, and one-way travel times from the pickup/deposit station to locations. We construct a heuristic algorithm based on analytical results and a local search method, the methodology deveolped can be used with easily-available data by warehouse planners to improve the throughput capacity of a conventional warehouse as well as an AS/RS.

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A Study on the Navigation Control of Automated Guided Vehicle using Color Line Search (Color Line 탐색을 이용한 AGV의 주행제어에 관한 연구)

  • 박영만;박경우;안동순
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.13-19
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    • 2003
  • There are active researches on automated guided vehicles(AGV) generally used in flexible manufacturing system(FMS) or automated warehouse systems(AWS). Because existing AGV uses magnetic tapes, electric wire, RF or laser as guidelines, its installation and modification require a lot of money and time. The present study implemented AGV that detects paths marked with 50mm Yellow tape using a mono-color CCD camera. Because it uses color tape, it is easy and inexpensive to install and change lines. This study presented the structure of the developed AGV, the image Processing technique for detecting guidelines by ing the characteristics of color, and the result of operating AGV.

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Development of Inventory Control System for Large-scale Retailers using Neural Network and (s*,S*) Policy (신경회로망과 (s*,S*) 정책을 이용한 대규모 유통업을 위한 재고 관리 시스템의 개발)

  • 김우주
    • The Journal of Information Systems
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.223-256
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    • 1997
  • Since the business scales of retailing companies become to be very large and the number of items dealt increases explosively, automation of inventory management becomes one of the most important issues to solve in retailing industry. In order to accomplish this automation of inventory management, there must be a great need to a method which can perform real-time decision making on inventory control in an automatic fashion, while communicating with inventory information systems like POS system and automatic warehousing system. But even in this circumstance, there are also many obstructions to such automation like varying demands, limited capacity of warehouse and exhibition room, need for strategic consideration on inventory control, etc., in a real sense. Due to these reasons, it seems very difficult that most large-scaled retailing companies get fully automated inventory management system. To overcome those difficulties and reflect them into inventory control, we propose a automated inventory control methodology for retailing industry based on neural network and policy model. Especially, policy model is devised to deal with dynamic varying demands and using this model, strategic goals on inventory can be considered into inventory control mechanism. Our proposed approach is implemented in workstation and its performance is also empirically verified also against to real case of one of the major retailing firm in Korea.

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Incorporating Machine Learning into a Data Warehouse for Real-Time Construction Projects Benchmarking

  • Yin, Zhe;DeGezelle, Deborah;Hirota, Kazuma;Choi, Jiyong
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2022.06a
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    • pp.831-838
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    • 2022
  • Machine Learning is a process of using computer algorithms to extract information from raw data to solve complex problems in a data-rich environment. It has been used in the construction industry by both academics and practitioners for multiple applications to improve the construction process. The Construction Industry Institute, a leading construction research organization has twenty-five years of experience in benchmarking capital projects in the industry. The organization is at an advantage to develop useful machine learning applications because it possesses enormous real construction data. Its benchmarking programs have been actively used by owner and contractor companies today to assess their capital projects' performance. A credible benchmarking program requires statistically valid data without subjective interference in the program administration. In developing the next-generation benchmarking program, the Data Warehouse, the organization aims to use machine learning algorithms to minimize human effort and to enable rapid data ingestion from diverse sources with data validity and reliability. This research effort uses a focus group comprised of practitioners from the construction industry and data scientists from a variety of disciplines. The group collaborated to identify the machine learning requirements and potential applications in the program. Technical and domain experts worked to select appropriate algorithms to support the business objectives. This paper presents initial steps in a chain of what is expected to be numerous learning algorithms to support high-performance computing, a fully automated performance benchmarking system.

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Development of a Smart Oriental Medical System Using Security Functions

  • Hong, YouSik;Yoon, Eun-Jun;Heo, Nojeong;Kim, Eun-Ju;Bae, Youngchul
    • International Journal of Fuzzy Logic and Intelligent Systems
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.268-275
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    • 2014
  • In future, hospitals are expected to automatically issue remote transcriptions. Many general hospitals are planning to encrypt their medical database to secure personal information as mandated by law. The electronic medical record system, picture archiving communication system, and the clinical data warehouse, amongst others, are the preferred targets for which stronger security is planned. In the near future, medical systems can be assumed to be automated and connected to remote locations, such as rural areas, and islands. Connecting patients who are in remote locations to medical complexes that are usually based in larger cities requires not only automatic processing, but also a certain amount of security in terms of medical data that is of a sensitive and critical nature. Unauthorized access to patients' transcription data could result in the data being modified, with possible lethal results. Hence, personal and sensitive data on telemedicine and medical information systems should be encrypted to protect patients from these risks. Login passwords, personal identification information, and biological information should similarly be protected in a systematic way. This paper proposes the use of electronic acupuncture with a built-in multi-pad, which has the advantage of being able to establish a patient's physical condition, while simultaneously treating the patient with acupuncture. This system implements a sensing pad, amplifier, a small signal drive circuit, and a digital signal processing system, while the use of a built-in fuzzy technique and a control algorithm have been proposed for performing analyses.