New Layout for Distribution Center
Nikkari, Viljami (2020)
Nikkari, Viljami
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020052513306
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020052513306
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This thesis is commissioned by F9 Distribution Oy. Aim of the thesis is to design warehouse layout for the distribution center of the company that is capable to store as many goods as possible without reducing speed of processes in production. Safe working environment is also important factor in new layout-design. Thesis offers several ways to expand warehouse layout for the company in the future.
New layout-designs were created based on data of types of locations and their fill rate, number of different product codes current and upcoming and their measurements, analysis on safety of working environment and suitability of different warehousing systems for company’s warehouse operations. Furthermore, information about layout planning and warehouse optimization was acquired from various sources. Lean method was used to point out waste in current layout and created layout options.
AutoCAD drawing software was used to simulate various layout solutions to find out suitable solutions for the company. Project was completed within time range.
Result of the project were expanded warehouse layouts, which utilize automated solutions on warehousing of the company in the future. This included but not limited to changes as more vertical lift systems and specified racking for huge televisions.
New layout-designs were created based on data of types of locations and their fill rate, number of different product codes current and upcoming and their measurements, analysis on safety of working environment and suitability of different warehousing systems for company’s warehouse operations. Furthermore, information about layout planning and warehouse optimization was acquired from various sources. Lean method was used to point out waste in current layout and created layout options.
AutoCAD drawing software was used to simulate various layout solutions to find out suitable solutions for the company. Project was completed within time range.
Result of the project were expanded warehouse layouts, which utilize automated solutions on warehousing of the company in the future. This included but not limited to changes as more vertical lift systems and specified racking for huge televisions.