Title :
Application of Discrete-Event Simulation in Distribution Center Design Procedure: Framework & Cases Study
Author :
Su, Zhiyuan ; Fu, Yu ; Tan, Gang ; Hu, Yuxin
Author_Institution :
Logistics Eng. Dept. of Autom. Sch., Beijing Univ. of Posts & Telecommun., Beijing, China
Abstract :
This paper focuses on complete and systematic application of discrete-event simulation in Distribution Center (DC) design procedure. A framework of simulation application in DC design is given on basis of extensive literature review. Six main steps of DC design and specific aspects for each step in which simulation is always helpful are involved in this framework. Four kinds of functions of simulation for DC design are concluded. Six simulation cases are presented for an explicit illustration for systematic use of simulation in different steps of DC design.
Keywords :
design engineering; discrete event simulation; integrated manufacturing systems; production engineering computing; discrete event simulation; distribution center design; simulation functions; Books; Dispatching; Layout; Load modeling; Simulation; Solid modeling; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
E-Product E-Service and E-Entertainment (ICEEE), 2010 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Henan
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7159-1
DOI :
10.1109/ICEEE.2010.5661571
