Title :
Efficiently modeling warehouse systems
Author :
Burnett, David ; LeBaron, Todd
Author_Institution :
Logistics Project, Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc., West Chester, PA, USA
Abstract :
Ryder System, Inc. has created a flexible simulation model to be used as an engineering tool to validate automated warehouse designs, predict resource requirements, and determine operational throughput capacities for its E-channel operations. The model\´s flexible demand generation and operating parameters allow potential clients to quickly witness "what-if scenarios" of their specific operations. The data parameterization of common system attributes, and specific applications of the model are presented. The benefits and limitations of template modeling are discussed
Keywords :
digital simulation; electronic commerce; resource allocation; warehouse automation; E-channel operations; Ryder System; automated warehouse designs; common system attributes; data parameterization; engineering tool; flexible demand generation; flexible simulation model; operating parameters; operational throughput capacities; resource requirements; template modeling; warehouse systems modeling; what-if scenarios; Analytical models; Animation; Design engineering; Logistics; Medical simulation; Predictive models; Project management; Supply chains; Throughput; User interfaces;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference, 2001. Proceedings of the Winter
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7307-3
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.2001.977405
