Economic rationale for determining the optimal layout of racks and aisles in enclosed warehouses for single piece cargo

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to substantiate the effectiveness of the selection of options for the placement of racks and aisles in covered warehouses for single-piece cargo. As part of the study, the storage capacities were determined, considering the peculiarities of storage and movement of such goods. To achieve this goal, an algorithm was proposed for selecting the effective placement of aisles and racks in the warehouse. This algorithm considers various factors, such as warehouse capacity, interaction with various modes of transport and reduction of downtime of vehicles waiting for loading and unloading operations at these warehouses. The practical significance of this research lies in the fact that its results make it possible to improve the interaction of various modes of transport through the warehouse, increase the capacity of warehouses and reduce downtime of vehicles waiting to perform operations in these warehouses. This helps to reduce time costs, increase the efficiency and efficiency of warehouses, as well as improve the overall logistics chain of transportation of packaged goods.