Efficiently modeling warehouse systems

Author

Burnett, David ; LeBaron, Todd

Author_Institution

Logistics Project, Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc., West Chester, PA, USA

Volume

2

fYear

2001

fDate

2001

Firstpage

1001

Abstract

Ryder System, Inc. has created a flexible simulation model to be used as an engineering tool to validate automated warehouse designs, predict resource requirements, and determine operational throughput capacities for its E-channel operations. The model\´s flexible demand generation and operating parameters allow potential clients to quickly witness "what-if scenarios" of their specific operations. The data parameterization of common system attributes, and specific applications of the model are presented. The benefits and limitations of template modeling are discussed

Keywords

digital simulation; electronic commerce; resource allocation; warehouse automation; E-channel operations; Ryder System; automated warehouse designs; common system attributes; data parameterization; engineering tool; flexible demand generation; flexible simulation model; operating parameters; operational throughput capacities; resource requirements; template modeling; warehouse systems modeling; what-if scenarios; Analytical models; Animation; Design engineering; Logistics; Medical simulation; Predictive models; Project management; Supply chains; Throughput; User interfaces;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Simulation Conference, 2001. Proceedings of the Winter

Conference_Location

Arlington, VA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7307-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/WSC.2001.977405

Filename

977405