| dc.description.abstract | Cross-docking is a strategy which can help consolidate the goods in the supply chain
and save costs by reducing the number of trucks. It is also a practice that helps to
consolidate items in the supply chain while also saving money by minimizing the
number of truck journeys. In the conventional model, inventory is maintained in
warehouses until a client order is received, at which point it is chosen, packed, and
shipped. When more orders come in, they are stored in the warehouse until the
customer is found. The client is alerted in advance of the goods' arrival at the
warehouse and lack of storage requirements under the Cross Docking technique.
In this paper, I will improve a cross-docking operation mode in DC mega Market at
GLC, which still has some limitations in the operation process. The goal of this thesis
is to develop mathematical models that will optimize cross docking operations in
Mega Market's distribution center and to find appropriate mathematical models for
optimizing cross docking operation in Mega Market's distribution center. The
problem is formulated as a constraint programming CP model to offer the optimal
solution and provide feasible and realistic solutions. Finally, the solution is
developed by solving CP model through CPLEX programming in accordance with
the overarching goal and useful resources of distribution center case. | en_US |
