A Simulation Tool to Determine Warehouse Efficiencies and Storage Allocations
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چکیده
Using ProModel simulation language, a universal warehouse storage simulation model has been developed. Applications of the model have been executed with success to analyze the storage capacity and rack efficiency of a medium volume, low stock-keeping unit (SKU) warehouse and a medium volume, large SKU warehouse. The model is scaleable and can be modified to simulate any warehouse configuration, including selective racks, bulk floor storage, push-back, flow-through, drive-in and drivethrough racks.
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