Modeling class-based storage assignment over life cycle picking patterns

The proposed approach, the adopted measure of popularity and the developed models can support (1) decision making for the selection of warehousing and material handling (W&MH) systems, (2) the determination of the storage capacity for the storage classes, (3) the assignment of SKU to the storage classes and (4) the dynamic, i.e., time-based, management of re-warehousing handlings. Two significant numerical examples illustrate the application and the potential of the proposed approach and models.