Guideline for Efficiency Improvement of Warehouse Management via Simulation: A Case Study of Steel Bar Warehouse
Keywords:
Increase Efficiency, FNS Analysis, Systematic Layout Planning, SimulationAbstract
The objective of this research was to propose a method to improve the efficiency of warehouse management, using a case study of a steel bar warehouse. Based on preliminary analysis, the location of the goods was noted to be unsystematic and inappropriate, resulting in lengthy required transportation time; a next customer would have to wait for an extended period of time while material handling equipment had to be moved over a longer distance. The present research therefore proposed a new positioning of products and designed a new warehouse layout by using utilization analysis and systematic layout planning. Three new layout models were designed and analyzed via the Arena simulation program. Only one appropriate layout was then selected based on several factors, i.e., distance, time, convenience of operation and flexibility of workspace. The results revealed that the second layout model (focusing on convenience of operation and easy product control) received the highest evaluation score and could reduce the transportation distance by 38.17%. Operation time of single and double girder overhead crane decreased by 32.10% and 42.34%, respectively. Waiting time to handle straight steels and folded steels reduced by 47.14% and 47.40% respectively.
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