Michael Schneider

Deutsche Post (Germany), Westfälische Hochschule

Papers

3

Total Citations

138

H-Index

3

About

Michael Schneider is a leading researcher in logistics and operations management, specializing in the optimization of order fulfillment processes for modern e-commerce and distribution centers. His work focuses on the critical intersection of human-robot collaboration, warehouse automation, and complex routing problems. Schneider’s major contributions include pioneering models for Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR)-assisted picking systems, where he has developed novel algorithms for order batching and batch sequencing to maximize efficiency. His 2021 paper on this topic has garnered 68 citations, establishing a foundational framework for the field. He further advanced this area with his 2023 study on human-robot cooperation, which explores the coordination between human pickers and AMRs, a key challenge in real-world logistics. Demonstrating his breadth, his 2024 survey on the Traveling Salesman Problem and its variants in warehousing (30 citations) provides a comprehensive taxonomy of routing challenges, from human picker paths to robotic fleet navigation. Schneider’s work is directly shaping the next generation of smart, automated warehouses, making him a vital voice in the logistics research community.

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3
H-Index
3
Papers
138
Total Citations
46
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Order batching and batch sequencing in an AMR-assisted picker-to-parts system
68 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 7
🏛 Institutions: Deutsche Post (Germany), Westfälische Hochschule

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