Enhanced Defense Logistics Agency Distribution System (EDDS) Freight Terminal Simulation Analysis.

摘要

This report presents the results of simulation analyses of proposed mechanization design of the freight terminals at each of the six Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) depots. The mechanization project is part of the Enhanced DLA Distribution System (EDDS), with designs developed by the DLA Depot Operations Support Office (DLA-DOSO). The purpose of the simulation analyses is to identify any problems or possible improvements and recommended changes. The analyses indicated that the efficiency of sort workers could be improved at all depots by adding another queue area for arriving pieces and empty pallets. Also, additional workstations were required at several depots for data collection, Medical Air Line of Communication (MEDLOC) processing, and palletization. Defense Depot Columbus, Ohio, required additional stretch wrap capability, while Defense Depot Memphis, Tennessee, needed an entirely new sorter design to improve efficiency. Additionally, we found that sortlines and pallet conveyor lines could be shortened at four depots, reducing total costs by almost $500,000. Keywords: Distribution; Freight; Simulation analysis. (jhd)