We describe the application of simulation and statistical analyses to the improvement of a shipping and distribution system supporting a component-fabrication plant and two automotive assembly plants interconnected by truck lines and railroads. These analyses enabled managers to determine the number and location of loading docks required, optimize the inventory level and distribution of racks (containers) circulating throughout this shipping system, determine the sizes of turnaround areas for truck and rail cargo at each plant, and predict annual truck and rail shipping volumes and costs.
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Cardiff Univ, Cardiff Sch Social Sci, Seafarers Int Res Ctr, 52 Pk Pl, Cardiff CF10 3AT, S Glam, WalesCardiff Univ, Cardiff Sch Social Sci, Seafarers Int Res Ctr, 52 Pk Pl, Cardiff CF10 3AT, S Glam, Wales
Sampson, Helen
Bloor, Michael
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Cardiff Univ, Cardiff Sch Social Sci, Seafarers Int Res Ctr, 52 Pk Pl, Cardiff CF10 3AT, S Glam, WalesCardiff Univ, Cardiff Sch Social Sci, Seafarers Int Res Ctr, 52 Pk Pl, Cardiff CF10 3AT, S Glam, Wales
Bloor, Michael
Baker, Susan
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Cardiff Univ, Cardiff Sch Social Sci, Glamorgan Bldg,King Edward 7 Ave, Cardiff CF10 3WT, S Glam, WalesCardiff Univ, Cardiff Sch Social Sci, Seafarers Int Res Ctr, 52 Pk Pl, Cardiff CF10 3AT, S Glam, Wales
Baker, Susan
Dahlgren, Katrin
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U&We Consultancy, Stora Nygatan 45, S-11127 Stockholm, SwedenCardiff Univ, Cardiff Sch Social Sci, Seafarers Int Res Ctr, 52 Pk Pl, Cardiff CF10 3AT, S Glam, Wales