Original scientific paper

Order-picking Methods and Technologies for Greener Warehousing

Goran ĐUKIĆ orcid.org/0000-0001-8898-6756 ; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Vedran ČESNIK ; P.Z. Auto d.o.o., Velika Gorica, Croatia
Tihomir OPETUK ; Končar D&ST d.d., Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Green supply chain management is a concept that is gaining popularity
all over the world. Besides, it is a way to demonstrate commitment to
sustainability and to be fully adopted by the organizations it should
contribute to better economic performances and competitiveness. Recently
there have been many incentives for more sustainable warehousing
in supply chains. In order to improve efficiency of order-picking in
warehouses, there are many methods, models and technologies developed
and used. This paper presents, after a brief overview of green supply chain
management, an overview of order-picking methods and technologies and
their potentials in improving order-picking efficiency, based mainly on
reducing traveling distances. In this way energy consumption is reduced,
influencing also greening of warehousing too.

Keywords

Green supply shain management; Green warehousing; Order-picking methods and technologies

Hrčak ID:

56724

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/56724

Publication date:

26.2.2010.

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