Objectives and competences
Objectives:
• define the meaning of the warehouse in intralogistics,
• present technical-technological solutions for an efficient implementation of storage processes with a focus on the order-picking process,
• present an example of planning and analysing the efficiency of order-picking and storage systems,
• explain the advantages of using automated solutions in warehouses,
• define the importance of maintaining storage and handling devices and cargo securing in transport between warehouses,
• define a systematic approach to solving storage system challenges in practice.
Competences that students acquire:
• learn about and understand how different storage systems work in practice,
• gain the ability to plan and to analyse the efficiency of order-picking and storage systems,
• gain the ability to select and to implement different storage techniques and technologies,
• gain the ability to select the appropriate means of transportation in the processes of receiving, storing, order-picking, and shipping,
• gain the ability to develop a project plan for a warehouse and to analyse material flows, storage volume, and throughput performance of the warehouse,
• gain the ability to effectively implement the process of maintaining storage and handling devices.
• gain the ability to select methods of planning cargo securing in transport between warehouses.
Content (Syllabus outline)
1. Material and information flow and basic warehouse processes.
2. Material handling systems for continuous and discrete transport in warehouses.
3. Industrial trucks and vehicles.
4. Storage technique for pallets, packages/totes and individual pieces.
5. Order-picking.
6. Order-picking technologies.
7. Maintenance of storage and material handling devices.
8. Cargo securing in transport between warehouses.
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures: Students understand the theoretical frameworks of the course. Part of the lecture course is in a classroom while the rest is in the form of e-learning (e-lectures may be given via video-conferencing or with the help of specially designed e-material in a virtual electronic learning environment).
Tutorials: Students enhance their theoretical knowledge and are able to apply it. Part of the seminar is in a laboratory while the rest is in the form of e-learning (e- tutorials may be given via video-conferencing or with the help of specially designed e-material in a virtual electronic learning environment).
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student is able to:
• use appropriate storage techniques and technologies in warehouse planning,
• plan, analyse and evaluate the use of the selected transport and storage technology for the efficient operation of the warehouse,
• plan the layout of the warehouse,
• use basic models and technical guidelines (VDI, FEM) for the design of warehouses,
• use methods to effectively implement the process of maintaining storage and handling devices,
• ensure the safety of cargo in transport between warehouses by using methods to prevent the cargo from slipping and tipping.
Readings
• Lerher, T. (2021). Skladiščno-komisionirni sistemi. Univerzitetna založba. https://doi.org/10.18690/978-961-286-519-1
• Lerher, T. (2022). Avtomatska vozila in mobilni roboti v intralogistiki (1. izd.). Univerzitetna založba. https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fs.3.2022
• Martin, H. (2021). Technische Transport- und Lagerlogistik. Springer Vieweg.
• Wehking, K. H. (2020). Technisches Handbuch Logistik 1, Fördertechnik, Materialfluss, Intralogistik, Springer Vieweg.
• Wehking, K. H. (2020). Technisches Handbuch Logistik 2, Fördertechnik, Materialfluss, Intralogistik, Springer Vieweg.
• Ten Hompel, M., Schmidt, T. & Dregger, J. (2018). Materialflusssysteme, Förder- und Lagertechnik (4. Aufl.). Springer Vieweg.
• Ten Hompel, M., Sadowsky, V. & Beck, M. (2011). Kommissionierung, Materialflusssysteme 2 - Planung und Berechnung der Kommissionierung in der Logistik, Springer.
• Ten Hompel, M. & Schmidt, T. (2010). Warehouse Management, Organisation und Steuerung von Lager- und Kommissioniersystemen (4., neu bearbeitete Aufl.). Springer.
Additional information on implementation and assessment ? Successful completion of e-lectures and e-tutorials is a prerequisite for entering the exam.
? Written examination.40%
? Oral exam.50%
? Laboratory exercise report.10%
