Simulation of a distribution center (warehouse) Central conveyor system

摘要

A GPSS/360 Model has been used to simulate a large Distribution Center conveyor system. The large warehouse facility (1000 items) is served by one complex conveyor system. The system has been designed to combine man, machine and computer into a reliable and flexible shipping system. Five prebalanced assembly lines run through the warehouse, being manually loaded and converging into a single line for Quality Control and coding services. The system is capable of loading two trailer trucks at 4000 cases per hour. The model is used for facilities performance studies and long term expansion planning to meet anticipated shipping capacity growth.