Research on simulation and optimization of logistics element capability in distribution center based on TPN

Author

Zhang Lianfu ; Tao Yan ; Chi Xiujun

Author_Institution

Coll. of Transp., Jilin Univ., Changchun, China

fYear

2011

fDate

16-18 Dec. 2011

Firstpage

248

Lastpage

252

Abstract

Logistics element capability is a key factor in improving service capability of distribution center. After analyzing the process of logistics processes and the characteristics of logistics element capability of distribution center, the logistics system model was built based on TPN (Timed Petri Net), and Arena software was used to achieve the simulation. By analyzing the result of the simulation, bottlenecks were found and eliminated, which optimized the logistics element capability. Moreover, the validity of the method was verified through exemplification.

Keywords

Petri nets; distribution strategy; logistics; Arena software; TPN; distribution center; logistics element capability optimization; logistics element capability simulation; logistics process; logistics system model; service capability; timed Petri net; Analytical models; Loading; Logistics; Optimization; Packaging; Process control; Sorting; Distribution Center; Logistics Element Capability; Petri Net; System Simulation;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Transportation, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering (TMEE), 2011 International Conference on

Conference_Location

Changchun

Print_ISBN

978-1-4577-1700-0

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/TMEE.2011.6199190

Filename

6199190