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A Decision-making Framework for Distribution Center Automation in the Retail Industry

Posted on:2016-05-29Degree:Ph.DType:Dissertation
University:The University of Wisconsin - MadisonCandidate:Dubey, Vivek KumarFull Text:PDF
GTID:1472390017476695Subject:Business Administration
Abstract/Summary:
C automation is increasingly being considered as a viable option for improving operational effectiveness of DCs and retail distribution / supply networks. In recent years, a new class of DC automation technology, namely full-case automation, has emerged that provides unprecedented capabilities for automatically storing, picking, and packing of products. This class of automation systems promises significant benefits but requires high investment (in the range of...
Keywords/Search Tags:Automation
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