Using system dynamics in warehouse management: a fast‐fashion case study

Cagliano, Anna Corinna; Marco, Alberto De; Rafele, Carlo; Volpe, S

doi:10.1108/17410381111102207

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“…Owing to their use in the storage of raw materials and finished goods, warehouses are essential components of a production operation (Khajavi, Partanen & Holmström, 2014). To run at optimum efficiency, effective warehousing operations require careful preparation and rigorous attention to detail (Cagliano, DeMarco, Rafele & Volpe, 2011). When laying out and managing their warehouse, there are many best practices that warehouse managers should follow to guarantee that their project runs as smoothly as possible.…”

Section: Warehousing Operations Warehousing Policy Framework and Supp...mentioning

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Warehousing Operations and Supply Chain Performance in Kenyan Food & Beverage Manufacturing Firms: The Moderating Role of Warehousing Policy Framework.

Njiru,

Namusonge,

Thogori

2024

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Warehousing policy framework as a business enabler has led to the growth of proficient warehouses as it facilitates firms to collaborate and compete. It provides a criterion for the specific needs of the food and beverages sector to synchronize materials, plan and manage capacities. While practitioners are recommending improvement in warehousing policy framework to enhance performance, there is no standard topology for these for various industries. Thus, presenting a gap to explore the warehousing requirements, procedures and documentations that are necessary for a dynamic food and beverages sector. Therefore, the major purpose of this study was to examine the moderating role of warehousing policy framework in the relationship between warehousing operations and supply chain performance of food and beverages processing firms in Kenya. The study adopted a mixed research design with both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The target population of the study was the 134 food and beverages manufacturing firms in Nairobi County. A sampling frame of this study included a list of the 134 manufacturing companies in Nairobi County that are members of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers. The study utilized simple random sampling. A sample size of 100 was selected with the aid of Yamane 1967 formula. Both primary and secondary data was collected using a questionnaire. The questionnaire was tested pilot at 10 food and beverages manufacturing companies in Kiambu county. These pilot study questionnaires were filled out by warehouse managers. The statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 25 was used to analyze the data. Using content analysis, the qualitative data was analyzed. Quantitative data was analyzed using statistical methods involving descriptive and inferential data. A multiple linear regression model was applied to analyze the relationship between the variables. Analysis was also performed on the correlation. In this study, the findings were presented using tables and graphs. Data presentation made use of percentages, frequencies, means and other means of central tendencies. The study revealed that majority of the food and beverages manufacturing firms in Kenya prioritized space optimization, maintaining adequate aisle space, and executing warehouse maintenance under regulatory restrictions. However, many these did not automate or mechanize warehouse workflow, suggesting the need for automation and mechanization technology to improve production and efficiency.

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Section: Warehousing Operations Warehousing Policy Framework and Supp...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Warehousing Operations and Supply Chain Performance in Kenyan Food & Beverage Manufacturing Firms: The Moderating Role of Warehousing Policy Framework.

Njiru,

Namusonge,

Thogori

2024

ijsshr

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“…The way a warehouse operates and how well it operates is essential, as per the study [18]. They claim that getting, selling, caring for, storing, pressing, and speeding up logistics processes get a serious influence on the firm's general performance and achievement.…”

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“…They claim that getting, selling, caring for, storing, pressing, and speeding up logistics processes get a serious influence on the firm's general performance and achievement. Moreover, because of the need to keep improving supply chain performance grows, warehouse management is being forced to focus on coordinating their efforts [18]. As a result, warehouse operational effectiveness and supply chain warehouse efficiency are linked in a beneficial fashion.…”

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The Role of Warehouse Layout and Operations in Warehouse Efficiency: A Literature Review

Mohamud¹,

Kafi²,

Shahron³

et al. 2023

JESA

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Organizations now use warehouse efficiency as a centre of expertise or a strategic weapon. A warehouse that works well can meet customer needs quickly and helps a business do better. So, the goal of this study is to look at how the attributes of a warehouse affect warehouse efficiency. This study looks at two attributes about warehouses: their layout and warehouse operations. A literature review was first conducted to find the role of warehouse attributes (layout and operation) in warehouse efficiency to draw lessons from the literature. The articles that were published between 2019 and 2022 were examined. The authors evaluated the studies' eligibility, retrieved data from the studies that were included, and assessed the study's quality and bias risk. Several studies showed that the attributes of a warehouse make a big difference in how well it works by showing the good effects on efficiency. Also, a warehouse is more efficient when it is set up in a way that makes it easy to meet customer needs quickly. Along with how the warehouse is set up, warehouse operations are a key part of making it more efficient. Layout and operations work together to make a warehouse more efficient as a whole.

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“…Simulation is adopted as the main methodology in the present research because it allows to create different scenarios to deeply investigate dynamic processes in complex and uncertain systems like supply chains and warehouses (Cagliano et al, 2011). An Excel V R -based simulator is developed: it is composed by two sheets, namely, "Data Generation," wherein input and output data are displayed, and "Data Elaboration," where simulations are run.…”

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AS/R system travel time in class-based storage with different input-output point levels: a proposed formula

Hoshimov

Cagliano

Mangano

et al. 2022

JFM

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Purpose This paper aims to propose a simulation model integrated with an empirical regression analysis to provide a new mathematical formulation for automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) travel time estimation under class-based storage and different input/output (I/O) point vertical levels. Design/methodology/approach A simulation approach is adopted to compute the travel time under different warehouse scenarios. Simulation runs with several I/O point levels and multiple shape factor values. Findings The proposed model is extremely precise for both single command (SC) and dual command (DC) cycles and very well fitted for a reliable computation of travel times. Research limitations/implications The proposed mathematical formulation for estimating the AS/RS travel time advances widely applied methodologies existing in literature. As well as, it provides a practical implication by supporting faster and more accurate travel time computations for both SC and DC cycles. However, the regression analysis is conducted based on simulated data and can be refined by numerical values coming from real warehouses. Originality/value This work provides a new simulation model and a refined mathematical equation to estimate AS/RS travel time.

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Using system dynamics in warehouse management: a fast‐fashion case study

Cited by 43 publications

References 34 publications

Warehousing Operations and Supply Chain Performance in Kenyan Food & Beverage Manufacturing Firms: The Moderating Role of Warehousing Policy Framework.

Warehousing Operations and Supply Chain Performance in Kenyan Food & Beverage Manufacturing Firms: The Moderating Role of Warehousing Policy Framework.

The Role of Warehouse Layout and Operations in Warehouse Efficiency: A Literature Review

AS/R system travel time in class-based storage with different input-output point levels: a proposed formula

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