Hierarchical Warehouse Design Approach for Distribution Centres
Journal Title: International Journal of Business and Management Invention - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Warehouses are essential components of supply chains withregard to customer service and cost levels. As a result of a comprehensive literature review, this paper asserts the need for systematic warehouse design methodology that considers the different and interrelated decision points. The purpose of the study is to develop a systematic methodology for warehouse design problems in order to make a more efficient and cost effective warehouse design. This purpose is realized through a comprehensive systematic literature review that addresses warehouse design problems and solution approaches, and detailed interviews with both logistics service providers and key fast moving consumer goods and retail industry companies in Turkey. Thedescribed methodology that provides an end-to-end, holistic approach for warehouse design problems by proposing a systematic flow for each design parameter and taking into consideration their interrelations. The methodology enables to conduct more effective and efficient warehouse design. The proposed methodology is easy to use and helpful since it provides a systematic and intelligible way of completing an end-to-end warehouse design project. The methodology covers all the necessary steps of warehouse design and provides a better, more efficient and cost effective way of managing warehouse design project. This methodology provides a holistic and systematic approach for warehouse design. Therefore, the methodology can be treated as a roadmap / guideline for both academicians and practitioners.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Ismail Karakis, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Tanyas, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Baskak
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