Conveyor throughput optimization at a distribution centre

FedEx Supply Chain, the 3PL provider for the Canadian Tire distribution centre located at Coteau-du-Lac, Quebec intends to improve its delivery performance to its customers’ retail stores, especially during the high-volume periods of the year. The focus is on improving the throughput of the conveyor system, as it is considered to be a critical part of the outbound process. This applied research project targets to develop a simulation model to identify bottlenecks and to predict the effects of different control levers that may be used to optimize the conveyor throughput. Managerial insights and recommendations based on the results will be provided to the Company.

Faculty Supervisor:

Satyaveer Chauhan

Student:

Alexandru Vana

Partner:

FedEx Supply Chain

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Transportation and warehousing

University:

Concordia University