René M. B. M. de Koster

According to our database, René M. B. M. de Koster authored at least 78 papers between 2001 and 2025.

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2025

50 years of warehousing research - An operations research perspective.

Nils Boysen, René de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2025

2024

Performance Analysis of Multi-Tote Storage and Retrieval Autonomous Mobile Robot Systems.

Zhizhen Qin, Peng Yang, Yeming Gong, René B. M. de Koster

Transp. Sci., 2024

Stochastic modeling of integrated order fulfillment processes with delivery time promise: Order picking, batching, and last-mile delivery.

Gyanesh Raj, Debjit Roy, René de Koster, Vishal Bansal

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2024

2023

Assessing the impact of human-robot collaborative order picking systems on warehouse workers.

Alexandros Pasparakis, Jelle de Vries, René de Koster

Int. J. Prod. Res., November, 2023

Scheduling shuttles in deep-lane shuttle-based storage systems.

Jingjing Yang, René M. B. M. de Koster, Xiaolong Guo, Yugang Yu

Eur. J. Oper. Res., July, 2023

In pursuit of humanised order picking planning: methodological review, literature classification and input from practice.

Thomas De Lombaert, Kris Braekers, René M. B. M. de Koster, Katrien Ramaekers

Int. J. Prod. Res., May, 2023

Optimal Retrieval in Puzzle-Based Storage Systems Using Automated Mobile Robots.

Tal Raviv, Yossi Bukchin, René de Koster

Transp. Sci., March, 2023

How to charge in servicizing: Per period or per use?

Hamed Vafa Arani, Morteza Pourakbar, Erwin van der Laan, René de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2023

2022

Dynamic Vehicle Allocation Policies for Shared Autonomous Electric Fleets.

Yuxuan Dong, René M. B. M. de Koster, Debjit Roy, Yugang Yu

Transp. Sci., 2022

Analysis and Design of Rack-Climbing Robotic Storage and Retrieval Systems.

Wanying Chen, René M. B. M. de Koster, Yeming Gong

Transp. Sci., 2022

How to benefit from order data: correlated dispersed storage assignment in robotic warehouses.

Masoud Mirzaei, Nima Zaerpour, René M. B. M. de Koster

Int. J. Prod. Res., 2022

Performance estimation of a passing-crane automated storage and retrieval system.

Wanying (amanda) Chen, Yeming Gong, René M. B. M. de Koster

Int. J. Prod. Res., 2022

Dynamic policies for resource reallocation in a robotic mobile fulfillment system with time-varying demand.

Tim Lamballais, Marius Merschformann, Debjit Roy, M. B. M. de Koster, Kaveh Azadeh, Leena Suhl

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2022

Quantifying the impact of sharing resources in a collaborative warehouse.

Negin Jamili, Pieter L. van den Berg, René de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2022

2021

Robotic Sorting Systems: Performance Estimation and Operating Policies Analysis.

Bipan Zou, René de Koster, Yeming Gong, Xianhao Xu, Guwen Shen

Transp. Sci., 2021

Workforce Scheduling with Order-Picking Assignments in Distribution Facilities.

Arpan Rijal, Marco Bijvank, Asvin Goel, René de Koster

Transp. Sci., 2021

Performance evaluation of compact automated parking systems with mobile application and customer service priority.

Qi Chen, Zhengguo Wang, Yeming Gong, René M. B. M. de Koster, Wanying Chen

Int. J. Prod. Res., 2021

Stochastic modeling of parallel process flows in intra-logistics systems: Applications in container terminals and compact storage systems.

Govind Lal Kumawat, Debjit Roy, René de Koster, Ivo Adan

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2021

Planning and control of autonomous mobile robots for intralogistics: Literature review and research agenda.

Giuseppe Fragapane, René de Koster, Fabio Sgarbossa, Jan Ola Strandhagen

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2021

The forgotten sons: Warehousing systems for brick-and-mortar retail chains.

Nils Boysen, René de Koster, David Füßler

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2021

An evaluation of cross-efficiency methods: With an application to warehouse performance.

Bert M. Balk, René M. B. M. de Koster, Christian Kaps, José Luis Zofío

Appl. Math. Comput., 2021

2020

Modeling and Design of Container Terminal Operations.

Debjit Roy, René M. B. M. de Koster, René Bekker

Oper. Res., 2020

Capacity Analysis of Sequential Zone Picking Systems.

Jelmer P. van der Gaast, René de Koster, Ivo J. B. F. Adan, J. A. C. Resing

Oper. Res., 2020

Forward-reserve storage strategies with order picking: When do they pay off?

Wan Wu, René M. B. M. de Koster, Yugang Yu

IISE Trans., 2020

Inventory allocation in robotic mobile fulfillment systems.

Tim Lamballais Tessensohn, Debjit Roy, René M. B. M. de Koster

IISE Trans., 2020

2019

Vertical Expansion: A Solution for Future Container Terminals.

Nima Zaerpour, Amir Hossein Gharehgozli, René de Koster

Transp. Sci., 2019

Design, Modeling, and Analysis of Vertical Robotic Storage and Retrieval Systems.

Kaveh Azadeh, Debjit Roy, René de Koster

Transp. Sci., 2019

Robotized and Automated Warehouse Systems: Review and Recent Developments.

Kaveh Azadeh, René de Koster, Debjit Roy

Transp. Sci., 2019

Optimizing product allocation in a polling-based milkrun picking system.

Jelmer P. van der Gaast, René M. B. M. de Koster, Ivo J. B. F. Adan

IISE Trans., 2019

Optimal design and planning for compact automated parking systems.

Guangmei Wu, Xianhao Xu, Yeming (Yale) Gong, René de Koster, Bipan Zou

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2019

Integrated storage-order picking systems: Technology, performance models, and design insights.

Elena Tappia, Debjit Roy, Marco Melacini, René de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2019

Integrated scheduling and assignment of trucks at unit-load cross-dock terminals with mixed service mode dock doors.

Arpan Rijal, Marco Bijvank, René de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2019

Shared Capacity Routing Problem - An omni-channel retail study.

Joydeep Paul, Niels A. H. Agatz, Remy Spliet, René de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2019

Warehousing in the e-commerce era: A survey.

Nils Boysen, René de Koster, Felix Weidinger

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2019

2018

Operating Policies in Robotic Compact Storage and Retrieval Systems.

Bipan Zou, René M. B. M. de Koster, Xianhao Xu

Transp. Sci., 2018

Conveyor Merges in Zone Picking Systems: A Tractable and Accurate Approximate Model.

Jelmer P. van der Gaast, M. B. M. de Koster, Ivo J. B. F. Adan

Transp. Sci., 2018

Survival of the fittest: the impact of fit between warehouse management structure and warehouse context on warehouse performance.

Nynke Faber, René M. B. M. de Koster, Ale Smidts

Int. J. Prod. Res., 2018

Evaluating battery charging and swapping strategies in a robotic mobile fulfillment system.

Bipan Zou, Xianhao Xu, Yeming (Yale) Gong, René M. B. M. de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2018

Stochastic modeling of unloading and loading operations at a container terminal using automated lifting vehicles.

Debjit Roy, René de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2018

Designing efficient order picking systems by combining planning problems: State-of-the-art classification and review.

Teun van Gils, Katrien Ramaekers, An Caris, René M. B. M. de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2018

Solving semi-open queuing networks with time-varying arrivals: An application in container terminal landside operations.

Vibhuti Dhingra, Govind Lal Kumawat, Debjit Roy, René de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2018

Decision Rules for Robotic Mobile Fulfillment Systems.

Marius Merschformann, Tim Lamballais, René de Koster, Leena Suhl

CoRR, 2018

2017

Small is Beautiful: A Framework for Evaluating and Optimizing Live-Cube Compact Storage Systems.

Nima Zaerpour, Yugang Yu, René de Koster

Transp. Sci., 2017

Modeling, Analysis, and Design Insights for Shuttle-Based Compact Storage Systems.

Elena Tappia, Debjit Roy, René de Koster, Marco Melacini

Transp. Sci., 2017

Special Issue of <i>Transportation Science</i> on Facility Logistics.

René de Koster, Kevin R. Gue, Iris F. A. Vis

Transp. Sci., 2017

Polynomial Time Algorithms to Minimize Total Travel Time in a Two-Depot Automated Storage/Retrieval System.

Amir Hossein Gharehgozli, Yugang Yu, Xiandong Zhang, René de Koster

Transp. Sci., 2017

Scheduling Trucks in a Cross-Dock with Mixed Service Mode Dock Doors.

Péter Bodnár, René de Koster, Kaveh Azadeh

Transp. Sci., 2017

The analysis of batch sojourn-times in polling systems.

Jelmer P. van der Gaast, Ivo J. B. F. Adan, René M. B. M. de Koster

Queueing Syst. Theory Appl., 2017

Modelling load retrievals in puzzle-based storage systems.

Masoud Mirzaei, René M. B. M. de Koster, Nima Zaerpour

Int. J. Prod. Res., 2017

Managing warehouse efficiency and worker discomfort through enhanced storage assignment decisions.

José Antonio Larco, René de Koster, Kees Jan Roodbergen, Jan Dul

Int. J. Prod. Res., 2017

Warehouse design and management.

René M. B. M. de Koster, Andrew L. Johnson, Debjit Roy

Int. J. Prod. Res., 2017

Optimal stack layout in a sea container terminal with automated lifting vehicles.

Akash Gupta, Debjit Roy, René de Koster, Sampanna Parhi

Int. J. Prod. Res., 2017

Collaborative solutions for inter terminal transport.

Amir Hossein Gharehgozli, René de Koster, Rick Jansen

Int. J. Prod. Res., 2017

Utilizing individual picker skills to improve order batching in a warehouse.

Marek Matusiak, René de Koster, Jari Saarinen

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2017

Estimating performance in a Robotic Mobile Fulfillment System.

Tim Lamballais, Debjit Roy, M. B. M. de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2017

A stochastic model for the throughput analysis of passing dual yard cranes.

Suruchika Saini, Debjit Roy, René de Koster

Comput. Oper. Res., 2017

2016

Modeling parallel movement of lifts and vehicles in tier-captive vehicle-based warehousing systems.

Bipan Zou, Xianhao Xu, Yeming (Yale) Gong, René de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2016

Increasing the revenue of self-storage warehouses by optimizing order scheduling.

Xiandong Zhang, Yeming (Yale) Gong, Shuyu Zhou, René de Koster, Steef L. van de Velde

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2016

2015

Scheduling Twin Yard Cranes in a Container Block.

Amir Hossein Gharehgozli, Gilbert Laporte, Yugang Yu, René M. B. M. de Koster

Transp. Sci., 2015

2014

State of the Practice: A Review of the Application of OR/MS in Freight Transportation.

Michael F. Gorman, John-Paul Clarke, Amir Hossein Gharehgozli, Michael Hewitt, René M. B. M. de Koster, Debjit Roy

Interfaces, 2014

A fast simulated annealing method for batching precedence-constrained customer orders in a warehouse.

Marek Matusiak, René M. B. M. de Koster, Leo G. Kroon, Jari Saarinen

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2014

An exact method for scheduling a yard crane.

Amir Hossein Gharehgozli, Yugang Yu, René M. B. M. de Koster, Jan Tijmen Udding

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2014

2011

A review on stochastic models and analysis of warehouse operations.

Yeming (Yale) Gong, René M. B. M. de Koster

Logist. Res., 2011

Forecasting demand for single-period products: A case study in the apparel industry.

Julien Mostard, Ruud H. Teunter, René M. B. M. de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2011

2009

Delivering Goods in Urban Areas: How to Deal with Urban Policy Restrictions and the Environment.

H. J. (Hans) Quak, René M. B. M. de Koster

Transp. Sci., 2009

The impact of order batching and picking area zoning on order picking system performance.

Mengfei Yu, René M. B. M. de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2009

2008

Minimizing makespan and throughput times at Aalsmeer flower auction.

René de Koster, Mengfei Yu

J. Oper. Res. Soc., 2008

2007

Travel time estimation and order batching in a 2-block warehouse.

Tho Le-Duc, René M. B. M. de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2007

Design and control of warehouse order picking: A literature review.

René M. B. M. de Koster, Tho Le-Duc, Kees Jan Roodbergen

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2007

2006

A review of design and control of automated guided vehicle systems.

Tuan Le-Anh, M. B. M. de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2006

Factory gate pricing: An analysis of the Dutch retail distribution.

H. M. le Blanc, Frans Cruijssen, Hein A. Fleuren, M. B. M. de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2006

2005

Minimum Vehicle Fleet Size Under Time-Window Constraints at a Container Terminal.

Iris F. A. Vis, René M. B. M. de Koster, Martin W. P. Savelsbergh

Transp. Sci., 2005

2004

Improving Order-Picking Response Time at Ankor's Warehouse.

Rommert Dekker, M. B. M. de Koster, Kees Jan Roodbergen, H. van Kalleveen

Interfaces, 2004

2003

Distribution strategies for online retailers.

René M. B. M. de Koster

IEEE Trans. Engineering Management, 2003

Transshipment of containers at a container terminal: An overview.

Iris F. A. Vis, René M. B. M. de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2003

2002

E-business Models for Reverse Logistics: Contributions and Challenges.

Angelika I. Kokkinaki, Rommert Dekker, M. B. M. de Koster, Willem Verbeke, Costas Pappis

Proceedings of the 2002 International Symposium on Information Technology (ITCC 2002), 2002

2001

Determination of the number of automated guided vehicles required at a semi-automated container terminal.

Iris F. A. Vis, René de Koster, Kees Jan Roodbergen, Leon W. P. Peeters

J. Oper. Res. Soc., 2001

Routing order pickers in a warehouse with a middle aisle.

Kees Jan Roodbergen, René M. B. M. de Koster

Eur. J. Oper. Res., 2001