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
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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.