First: OPTIMization
Optimal warehouse is the key to success
The biggest challenge?
Finding the optimal route from among more than 25 quadrillion possible solutions.
With 23 warehouse docks, the number of possible combinations was 25,852,016,738,885,000,000,000. Using the model and optimization methods made it possible to find the optimal solution in just 4 minutes and assess its impact on warehouse operations.
Main Goal:
The goal of the project was to optimize transport routes in a cross-dock warehouse and reduce the distance traveled by forklifts. Using FlexSim, we built a 3D model of the warehouse—including 23 loading docks—which allowed us to analyze a vast number of possible transport organization scenarios and identify a solution that minimizes route lengths.
We always strive to achieve our goal
Project results:
Lower operating costs
Reducing unnecessary trips means less use of transportation resources and the potential to generate direct savings.
24% shorter transport routes
The total distance traveled during a single work shift has been reduced from 82 km to 62.5 km.
Faster warehouse operations
Shorter transport routes made it possible to unload cargo more efficiently and carry out operations inside the warehouse more smoothly.
This Could Be Your Success
Find out how many kilometers you can eliminate from your process
In complex logistics systems, the number of possible scenarios quickly exceeds the capabilities of traditional analysis. The FlexSim simulation model allows you to test warehouse organization, optimize resource utilization, and verify changes before implementing them.
