Essays about: "Warehouse-optimization"

Found 5 essays containing the word Warehouse-optimization.

1. 1. Assessing the Impact of Centralizationon Safety Stock : A Scenario Based Case Study to Support Companies Exploring the Benefits of Utilizing a Centralized Warehouse Strategy in the Absence of Historical Data

   University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

   Author : Shashank Koundinya; Emil Ekendahl; [2023]
   Keywords : Safety Stock; Centralized Warehousing; Inventory Strategy; Data Modelling; Supply Chain Management;

   Abstract : This master thesis investigates the comparison between centralized and decentralized warehousing systems, focusing on the variation in safety stock levels and the associated safety stock holding value. The aim of this research is to address the existing knowledge gap by introducing a methodology that utilizes scenario analysis in different potential locations, incorporating a range of plausible future circumstances and integrating them into a sophisticated mathematical model. READ MORE

3. 2. Warehouse Optimization by Multi-Agent Rollout Algorithms

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Laura Briffa; William Emanuelsson; [2021]
   Keywords : multi-agent problems; reinforcement learning; optimization and optimal control; collision avoidance; warehouse;

   Abstract : Systems consisting of multiple robots are traditionallydifficult to optimize. This project considers such a systemin a simulated warehouse setting, where the robots are todeliver boxes while avoiding collisions. Adding such collisionconstraints complicates the problem. READ MORE

4. 3. Lean Warehousing

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Sami Modaresi; Neda Thomsen; [2019]
   Keywords : Warehouse-optimization; Lean; Six-Sigma; Kanban; Kaizen;

   Abstract : This thesis is based on inspecting, presenting and defining Lean Warehousing. With applying this philosophy, it is possible to minimize the wastes and maximize productivity and affectability in the warehouses. Enrad is the company that locates in Borås and is the producer of industrial coolers and heaters. READ MORE

5. 4. Evaluating and Improving a Spare Parts Warehouse in the Mining Industry - A Case Study at Sandvik AB

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Filip Linse; Jacob Sandefeldt; [2018]
   Keywords : Warehouse operations; warehouse design; warehousing; receiving operation; synergies; supplier collaboration.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Evaluating and improving a spare parts warehouse in the mining industry – a case study at Sandvik AB. Authors: Filip Linse, Jacob Sandefeldt Supervisor: Joakim Kembro, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Problem description: The importance of having efficient warehouse operations is increasing as customer demand changes quickly in combination with an overall expectancy of shorter and shorter lead times. READ MORE

6. 5. Developing a warehouse optimization model for humanitarian logistics : A study with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Henrik Taino Bendz; Karl-Fredrik Granlund; [2013]
   Keywords : Facility localization modelling; warehouse network design; humanitarian supply chain management; UNHCR; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In humanitarian logistics today there is a gap between the practical and theoretical methods used for facility localization. The consequence is that ad-hoc methods are frequently used, leading to non-optimal localization of facilities which in turn leads to long lead times and costs. READ MORE