Analysis of factors affecting crossdock operations using computer simulation.

Wong, Wing Shuet.Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2009.Includes bibliographical references (p. 86-88).Abstract also in Chinese.Table Of Contents --- p.iTables of Figures and Tables --- p.viChapter Chapter 1. --- Introduction --- p.1Chapter 1.1 --- Distribution Strategies --- p.1Chapter 1.2 --- Motivation --- p.7Chapter 1.3 --- Problem Description --- p.9Chapter 1.4 --- Contributions --- p.11Chapter 1.5 --- Conclusion --- p.12Chapter Chapter 2. --- Literature Review --- p.13Chapter 2.1 --- Crossdocking in the supply chain --- p.13Chapter 2.2 --- Simulation of crossdocking --- p.16Chapter 2.3 --- Mathematic programming in crossdocking --- p.17Chapter 2.4 --- Conclusion --- p.29Chapter Chapter 3. --- Model Approach and Assumptions --- p.30Chapter 3.1 --- Simulation Modeling --- p.30Chapter 3.2 --- Model Assumptions --- p.31Chapter 3.3 --- Crossdocking in Arena® -Modules --- p.36Chapter 3.4 --- Conclusion --- p.43Chapter Chapter 4. --- Simulation Design --- p.44Chapter 4.1 --- Factors in Simulation --- p.44Chapter 4.2 --- Experimental Design --- p.53Chapter 4.3 --- Performance Measures --- p.56Chapter 4.4 --- Conclusion --- p.57Chapter Chapter 5. --- Results and Analysis --- p.58Chapter 5.1 --- Mean Hourly Throughput per Forklift (MTF) --- p.58Chapter 5.2 --- Mean Handling Time per Pallet (MHP) --- p.63Chapter 5.3 --- Comparison with original results --- p.65Chapter 5.4 --- Conclusion --- p.68Chapter Chapter 6. --- Conclusion and Recommendations For Future Work --- p.82Chapter 6.1 --- Conclusion --- p.82Chapter 6.2 --- Future research directions --- p.84References --- p.8