PT Journal
AU Ried, F
   Oefinger, V
   Henß, A
   Fottner, J
TI Routing Requirements in Matrix Production Systems
SO Logistics Journal : Proceedings
PY 2023
VL 2023
IS 1
DI 10.2195/lj_proc_ried_en_202310_01
DE Tourenplanung; Pickup and Delivery Problem; Matrixproduktion; Intralogistik; Autonome Mobile Roboter; routing; matrix production system; intralogistics; autonomous mobile robots
AB Flexible manufacturing systems like Matrix Production Systems are enabling companies to manufacture mass customized products demanded by customers. Consequently, they require a highly productive and flexible transport system, as products do not follow a fixed route through production. Autonomous Mobile Robots, being able to navigate freely within the shop floor, present a promising technical solution meeting these requirements. This is especially true, if they are able to transport multiple loads at once. However, the fact that every process module is simultaneously a source and a sink of transport demands introduces a variant of the Vehicle Routing Problem that has not yet appeared in intralogistics, called Pickup and Delivery Problem (PDP). This contribution investigates how to adapt the PDP to represent the particular requirements of intralogistics, forming the foundation for developing efficient control strategies.
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