Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Conference Paper Faculty Publications- Conference Papers Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource El Baz, Hicham; Parag Jose, C.; Bhat, Vinayambika S.; Wang, Yong Title A name given to the resource Towards Smarter Warehouse Layouts: Simulation-Driven Insights on Congestion and Forklift Flow Patterns Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Proceedings of 2025 International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Pioneering Innovations in Robotics and Electric Mobility: Transforming Mobility and Automation Through Intelligent Engineering, INSPIRE 2025;pp.578-582 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1109/INSPIRE67328.2025.11300596" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1109/INSPIRE67328.2025.11300596</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105032428880?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105032428880?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant El Baz H., School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering, Binghamton University, Binghamton, United States; Parag Jose C., Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Christ University, Karnataka, India; Bhat V.S., Department of Electronics &amp; Communication Engineering, Mangalore Institute of Technology &amp; Engineering, Karnataka, India; Wang Y., School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering, Binghamton University, Binghamton, United States Description An account of the resource In high-mix, make-to-order warehouse environments, slotting decisions in constrained warehouse settings affect flow dynamics, yet their behavioral implications remain underexplored. This study employs discrete event simulation (DES) using the software FlexSim to evaluate three slotting strategies: baseline reflecting current operations, a benchmark informed by heuristic frequency-based clustering, and a proposed layout based on a learned configuration within a forklift-operated warehouse characterized by narrow aisles, unidirectional traffic, and spatial contention. Instead of emphasizing throughput alone, the study takes a closer look at how forklifts operate on a day-to-day basis, specifically how their time is divided between active movement, waiting due to blockages, and idling with no task assigned. Each strategy was tested over 20 simulation replications. Notably, the proposed layout cut blocked time by more than 30% and allowed forklifts to remain idle (and ready) more often, without reducing overall utilization. These patterns held consistently across runs. Statistical analysis confirmed that the differences in forklift behavior were significant, and Levenes tests showed that performance didnt become more erratic. These findings demonstrate that the improvements are systematic, not random. The work presents a simulation-based method for diagnosing layout effectiveness by looking at behavior, not just outputs, connecting slotting choices to real operational flow and system stability. This approach supports more resilient warehouse designs in settings with limited space and high product mix. 2025 IEEE. Subject The topic of the resource Behavioral Flow Modeling; Discrete Event Simulation; Forklift Logistics; Replication-Based Analysis; Warehouse Slotting Optimization Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. Relation A related resource ISBN: 979-833158644-7; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Conference paper Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online