The Optimal Number of Reach Trucks and Order Picker Trucks in Warehouse Determining Using Simulation

Chayaphum, Ananya; Supsomboon, Srisawat; Butrat, Anan

doi:10.1109/ri2c48728.2019.8999936

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“…The majority of scientific publications or research studies deal with isolated problems. Several publications are devoted to the calculation of the operational requirements for the handling means to be used in a warehouse [16] or in Logistics Centres [17]. The model for identifying sustainable strategies in material handling, that allows identifying the strategy (the type of forklift and the storage configuration to be adopted) optimizing the environmental performances of warehouse activities [18].…”

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“…Limits of the model are given by the nature of the applied logistics approac into account all logistics paradigms and real conditions in its implementation in 16,300 Based on the logistical principle, a new methodology was created, which is unique in its approach and creates space for the seemingly inappropriate application of such an approach to warehouse design.…”

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Example of Warehouse System Design Based on the Principle of Logistics

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The warehouse process, as one of many logistics processes, currently holds an irreplaceable position in logistics systems in companies and in the supply chain. The proper function of warehouse operations depends on, among other things, the type of the used technology and their utilization. The research in this article is focused on the design of a warehouse system. The selection of a suitable warehouse system is a current research topic as the warehouse system has an impact on warehouse capacity and utilization and on the speed of storage activities. The paper presents warehouse system design methodology that was designed applying the logistics principle-systematic (system) approach. The starting point for designing a warehouse system represents of the process of design logistics systems. The design process consists of several phases: project identification, design process paradigm selection, system analysis, synthesis, and project evaluation. This article’s contribution is the proposed methodology and design of the warehouse system for the specified conditions. The methodology was implemented for the design of a warehouse system in a cold box, which is a part of a distribution warehouse. The technology of pallet racking was chosen in the warehouse to store pallets. Pallets will be stored and removed by forklifts. For the specified conditions, the warehouse system was designed for two alternatives of racking assemblies, which are served by forklifts. Alternative 1—Standard pallet rack with wide aisles and Alternative 2—Pallet dynamic flow rack. The proposed systems were compared on the basis of selected indicators: Capacity—the number of pallet places in the system, Percentage ratio of storage area from the box area, Percentage ratio of handling aisles from the box area, Access to individual pallets by forklift, Investment costs for 1 pallet space in EUR. Based on the multicriteria evaluation, the Alternative 2 was chosen as the acceptable design of the warehouse system with storage capacity 720 pallet units. The system needs only two handling aisles. Loading and unloading processes are separate from each other, which means that there are no collisions with forklifts. The pallets with the goods are operated on the principle of FIFO (first in, first out), which will facilitate the control of the shelf life of batches or series of products. The methodology is a suitable tool for decision-making in selecting and designing a warehouse system.

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“…Scientific problems in warehouse management networks have been identified in applications of a specific methodology and empirical research, by defining the warehousing load flow intensity (to ensure timely delivery) and technical transportation parameters that take into consideration different geographical areas (for example, distribution centres and loading terminals located near airports, seaports and train stations facilitate multi-modal transport loading and unloading processes). A common goal of warehousing operations is to meet customer needs and utilize resources effectively to ensure the smooth functioning of a warehouse [5]. In conclusion, it is important to note that warehouses play an essential role in logistics, primarily when it comes to product distribution.…”

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“…Taking these aspects into account, experts were asked to evaluate the methods by which the guanxi philosophy should be applied in the management of cargo flows. The obtained results show that in order to apply this philosophy to manage the intensity of freight flows, the following steps must be taken: (1) it is essential to build personal guanxi/relationships before actually starting negotiations on the intensity of cargo flows in warehouses; (2) it is better to build guanxi with counterparts before the actual negotiation on the intensity of cargo flows in warehouses; (3) it is better to be interested in knowing counterparts as well as possible (even their personal information) before the negotiation on logistics regarding the intensity of cargo flows in warehouses; (4) at the initial meeting, it is better to spend a long time building guanxi with the counterpart negotiator after basic greetings and introductions, rather than starting the negotiation on the intensity of cargo flows in warehouses straight away; (5) understanding the people who it is better to negotiate with is as important as understanding the business deal regarding the intensity of cargo flows in warehouses; (6) it is better to attempt to use a relationship and friendship (guanxi) with a counterpart to obtain a better price and more concessions regarding the intensity of cargo flows in warehouses; (7) building guanxi and trust are necessary bases for making business deals and signing business agreements in value chain management regarding the intensity of cargo flows in warehouses; and (8) it is important to pay attention to maintaining a person's own guanxi face regarding the intensity of cargo flows in warehouses.…”

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Estimating the Intensity of Cargo Flows in Warehouses by Applying Guanxi Principles

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Bazaras

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Proper supply chain management helps to ensure business continuity considering the increased importance of globalization. Logistics processes play an important role in keeping the supply chain running smoothly, and warehouse management is one of the most important logistics activities. The movement of freight flows in the supply chain poses many challenges to the arrangement of sustainable processes at the international level. The stopping of these flows at warehouses and/or terminals temporarily and/or for longer periods of time is yet another challenge. In this respect, a number of analyses and studies have been conducted in the scientific literature to identify the most serious and frequent problems: lack of planning of work activities, partial accounting of the work performed, lack of timely accounting of the internal movement of goods within the warehouse, absence of a spare-parts management system, etc. On the other hand, warehousing processes have been analysed to identify certain efficiency gaps in freight flows within warehouses; thus, this article addresses this problem by applying guanxi principles. Using guanxi theory and practice to test various assumptions for efficient freight flow movement in warehouses, a study was conducted using quantitative and qualitative methods and expert judgment. Based on the results of the conducted empirical studies, guanxi philosophy can be concluded to have an impact on the efficient management of warehouse processes when goods are removed from a warehouse over 365 days with an annual daily loading flow rate of 103,490 t/m and a loading density of 280 kg/m3. This indicates that the application of guanxi principles is important, which reflects the intensity of the logistics processes of cargo flows and transport dynamics between guanxi and warehouse optimization.

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“…The storage process, as one of the logistics processes, currently holds an irreplaceable position in logistics systems in companies and in the supply chain. A common goal of warehouse operation is to satisfy the customer demand and utilize the resources effectively to ensure the perfect operation of a warehouse [1].…”

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Case study: the simulation modelling of selected activity in a warehouse operation

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The paper deals with the simulation of selected activities in the warehouse. Routine logistics activities are the receipt of the goods, the control of the goods, and the goods’ storage in the warehousing system on the side of the entry into the warehouse. On the output side, these are activities such as picking, packing and shipping. The economy of warehouse operations depends on the efficiency of the logistics activities performed and on deployed the technical means. The paper’s main goal is to present a created simulation model for a selected warehouse activity—receipt of goods into the warehouse. This operation involves unloading the goods from the trucks, moving them to the physical receipt, where the quantitative and qualitative control of the goods is performed (acceptance of goods). An analysis of this activity preceded the creation of the simulation model under operating conditions. The research was performed by observing and measuring the forklift’s work cycle, which unloaded pallets from the trucks. The obtained data from the analysis were the input to the simulation model. The EXTENDSIM8 simulation system was used to create a simulation model. The several experiments were performed on the model after its creating and verifying the functionality. The paper evaluates 3 experiments and analyzes their results. The main benefit, novelty, of the article is the simulation of a selected activity for a specific company’s conditions. The experiments results are a reasonable basis for the creation of an operational tool for the company.

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The Optimal Number of Reach Trucks and Order Picker Trucks in Warehouse Determining Using Simulation

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Example of Warehouse System Design Based on the Principle of Logistics

Example of Warehouse System Design Based on the Principle of Logistics

Estimating the Intensity of Cargo Flows in Warehouses by Applying Guanxi Principles

Case study: the simulation modelling of selected activity in a warehouse operation

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