Title page for E-project-030507-012940

Project Type MQP

Submission date 2007-03-05

Authors
Matthew L Fleming, IE
Craig Thomas McIntyre, IE

URN E-project-030507-012940

Sponsor Staples, Inc.

Title Outbound Network Simulation for Staples, Inc.

Advisor
Zeng, Amy Z, MG

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
In this project, an Arena-based simulation model of Staples' current shipping process in Southern California was created and compared to a scenario with fulfillment center (FC) synchronization in which boxes were not processed until all orders for that day were received. Our simulation results indicate that FC synchronization is not a viable option given current incoming box volumes and processing times. This simulation model can be used as a baseline for evaluating other shipping alternatives in the future by Staples.

Files
FlemingMcIntyreFinalReport.pdf

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Project Type	MQP
Submission date	2007-03-05
Authors	Matthew L Fleming, IE Craig Thomas McIntyre, IE
URN	E-project-030507-012940
Sponsor	Staples, Inc.
Title	Outbound Network Simulation for Staples, Inc.
Advisor	Zeng, Amy Z, MG
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract In this project, an Arena-based simulation model of Staples' current shipping process in Southern California was created and compared to a scenario with fulfillment center (FC) synchronization in which boxes were not processed until all orders for that day were received. Our simulation results indicate that FC synchronization is not a viable option given current incoming box volumes and processing times. This simulation model can be used as a baseline for evaluating other shipping alternatives in the future by Staples.
Files	FlemingMcIntyreFinalReport.pdf