What is the minimum sensible storage volume in the fast-pick area for this SKU, measured in cubic feet? Report your answer to the neare answer of 12.225 cubic feet would be reported as 12.2.

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Consider a SKU with 200 picks forecasted during the planning horizon and an annual flow of 3200 ft. Suppose that:
• the cost of picking from the forward fast-pick area is 2 minutes per pick
• the cost of picking from the reserve area is 4 minutes per pick
• the cost of restocking the fast-pick area from reserve is 10 minutes per restock
What is the minimum sensible storage volume in the fast-pick area for this SKU, measured in cubic feet? Report your answer to the neare
answer of 12.225 cubic feet would be reported as 12.2.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider a SKU with 200 picks forecasted during the planning horizon and an annual flow of 3200 ft. Suppose that: • the cost of picking from the forward fast-pick area is 2 minutes per pick • the cost of picking from the reserve area is 4 minutes per pick • the cost of restocking the fast-pick area from reserve is 10 minutes per restock What is the minimum sensible storage volume in the fast-pick area for this SKU, measured in cubic feet? Report your answer to the neare answer of 12.225 cubic feet would be reported as 12.2.
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