Optimization of Processes in the Logistics Distribution Centre
Syllabus
Planning of reserve zone
Calculation of the optimal size of the reserve zone
Choosing the appropriate form of a reserve zone
Determining the optimal depth of the block with the aim of maximising the spatial utilisation in the case of dedicated storage
Determination of the optimal depth of the block with the aim of maximising the spatial utilisation in case of random storage
Designing a picking zone
Select SKU for a picking zone
Determine the minimum practical number of storage locations for each SKU
When to store the entire stock of an individual SKU in the picking zone?
Assigning an optimal storage location to the flow density
Assigning optimal storage location according to COI
Finding the optimum picking path in the ordering zone
Choosing the appropriate picking system for storing pallets, cartons and individual pieces of cargo
Choosing an appropriate picking strategy
Choosing the appropriate picking method
Goals and competencies
The main objective of the course is to analyse and solve complex professional and work problems and optimise processes within the logistics distribution centre chain using several mathematical methods.
Basic literature
Bartholdi J.J., Hackman S.T.: Warehouse & Distribution Science, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2017.
E. H., Frazelle: World-class warehousing and material handling, II. ed., McGraw-Hill Education, New York, 2015.
B. Gunay: Fundamentals of warehousing problems with worked examples, II. ed., Bright Pen Publishing, Sandy, 2010.