Delft University of Technology
Faculty Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering Transport Technology
A.P.G. Eijkelenboom Optimalisatie van een intern pallet transportsysteem. Masters thesis, Report 95.3.LT.4487, Transport Engineering and Logistics.
Akzo Nobel Coatings BV has a Distribution Centre (DC) in Breda. From this DC paint products are supplied, mainly to the Dutch market. The investigation described in this report is focused on the Intemal Pallet Transport System (IPTS) from DC-Breda.
The investigation is based on nine predefined system variables. One of the most important system variables is use of fully automatic cranes instead of the current seme-automatic forklifttrucks in the buffer area of the wharehouse.
The influence of the IPTS on each system variable indepently has been investigated. These results form the basis for further study. For this further study combinations of different values of the system variables have been made. In particular these results have been used to draw conclusions.
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