New development of computerization and integration in the logistics process. How to use computerization and integration tools. Facility plan/layout support by simulation/optimization.

Accession number;99A0315503
Title;New development of computerization and integration in the logistics process. How to use computerization and integration tools. Facility plan/layout support by simulation/optimization.
Author; MORIKAWA TATSUYUKI (Century Res. Center Corp.)
Journal Title;Keiso
Journal Code:F0485A
ISSN:0368-5780
VOL.42;NO.4;PAGE.38-41(1999)
Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.4
Pub. Country;Japan
Language;Japanese
Abstract;This paper presents support tools for effective design and operation in the logistics process: "WITNESS" (line simulator with time base and coordinate axes) and "Mat Flow" (layout optimization tool). This paper presents "full-automatic picking warehouse" using WITNESS and a case of linking WITNESS and MatFlow.