Sequencing With Decentralized Control Using Modular Highest-Density Conveyor Systems

We present a decentralized sequencing algorithm applicable to modular high(est)-density conveyor systems that enables items enter the system randomly from multiple input points. They are rearranged within be retrieved at an assigned output point observing predefined sequence. A variety of applications benefits this, such as storing and retrieving, order picking, packing shipping operations well Just-in-Sequence (JiS) production systems. prove our – based on concept logical time is able prevent deadlocks, livelocks, starvation. It guarantees complexity $\mathcal{O}(n^2)$ module level depending size notation="LaTeX">$n$ . Using throughput evaluations, we show how parameterize optimize its performance. Furthermore, deduce small batch sizes, high conveying speeds, number points, or non-perforated network structures increase throughput. simulative demonstration developed can found institute channel. Note Practitioners —The need for flexibility, scalability, robustness has led control concepts becoming more popular in practice. In field material handling systems, transportation, storage, sortation, picking functionality already being realized control. this paper, which dispatches introduced match specified sequence their destination. applies including points ( notation="LaTeX">$(m:n)$ setting) thus allows parallel processing customizable configurations various application scenarios. As combines routing, buffering relocation functionality, additionally, overall logic implementing transport, storage retrieval, sortation provided well.