PT Journal AU Shchekutin, N Zobnin, S Overmeyer, L Shkodyrev, V TI Mathematical methods for the configuration of transportation systems with a focus on continuous and modular matrix conveyors SO Logistics Journal : Proceedings PY 2016 VL 2016 IS 05 DI 10.2195/lj_Proc_shchekutin_de_201605_01 DE Intralogistics; Logistics; Logistik; material flow; material flow system; matrix conveyor; warehousing AB The lack of flexibility in logistic systems currently on the market leads to the development of new innovative transportation systems. In order to find the optimal configuration of such a system depending on the current goal functions, for example minimization of transport times and maximization of the throughput, various mathematical methods of multi-criteria optimization are applicable. In this work, the concept of a complex transportation system is presented. Furthermore, the question of finding the optimal configuration of such a system through mathematical methods of optimization is considered. ER