Minimizing the completion time of the transfer operations in a central parcel consolidation terminal with unequal-batch-size inbound trailers

McWilliams, Douglas L.; Stanfield, Paul; Geiger, Christopher D.

doi:10.1016/j.cie.2007.10.006

Cited by 48 publications

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“…Chen and Lee [17] develop polynomial approximation algorithm and branch-and-bound algorithm to minimize the makespan for products going through a crossdocking facility. McWilliams et al [18] covered a specific truck scheduling problem at a parcel hub. A simulation-based scheduling approach with an embedded genetic algorithm is proposed.…”

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A Solution for Cross-docking Operations Planning, Scheduling and Coordination

Li¹,

He²,

Sim³

et al. 2012

JSSM

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Crossdocking is defined as an operational strategy that moves items through consolidation centers or cross docks without putting them into storage. As the need to move inventory faster increases, more logistics managers are turning to crossdocking but the ability to execute such strategy well depends on good planning, dynamic scheduling and coordination. This paper introduces our research and development work on cross docking solution in three aspects: optimized planning on container grouping, clustering, sequencing and allocating containers to docks; real-time scheduling handles the dynamics of container arrivals and actual pallet transfers; and cross-docking coordination conducts real-time task assignment/sequencing and resource management to deal with dynamic changes.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Solution for Cross-docking Operations Planning, Scheduling and Coordination

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He²,

Sim³

et al. 2012

JSSM

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“…A simulation model of a generic cross docking facility (Magableh et al, 2005) to examine the operational risks associates with individual cross docking facilities within a company's distribution network under a dynamic environment. McWilliams et al (2008) cover a specific truck scheduling problem at a parcel hub. A simulation-based scheduling approach with an embedded genetic algorithm is proposed.…”

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A Micro-simulation Model for Performance Evaluation of a Logistics Platform

Gattuso

Cassone

Pellicanò

2014

Transportation Research Procedia

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The paper focuses on the receiving area of a logistics platform operating in the agri-food sector. The main aim of this work is to propose a "what to" approach for the resolution of problems related to the vehicles and goods receiving. The approach is based on a dynamic, stochastic, discrete-event micro-simulation model, which was properly specified and calibrated. The work proposes the formulation of the mathematical model defining the receiving activities in the logistics platform. The aim of the objective function is to minimize the average trucks turnaround in accordance with constraints allowing to establish the optimal entry sequence of the inbound trucks. The problem formulation considers the introduction of ITS to support the receiving activities management.

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“…The scheduling problem is then to find, for each receiving truck, its assigned door and the unloading start and end time in order to avoid delays in the departure time of shipping trucks. The problem is tackled in Boysen et al (2013), McWilliams et al (2005), McWilliams et al (2008), McWilliams (2009) and Chmielewski et al (2009 by applying various metaheuristic techniques.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%