Application of FlexSim and Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) to Enhance Supply Chain Management Efficiency in Industrial Warehouses
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This research aims to 1) study the application of simulation using FlexSim to analyse and improve the efficiency of supply chain management in industrial warehouse systems.
2) Evaluate the impact of simulation on the operational efficiency of industrial warehouse systems. The study employs a mixed methods research approach. The research population consists of 100 employees involved in warehouse management and operations, with a sample group of 80 individuals selected through simple random sampling. The research tools include a questionnaire and simulation using the FlexSim software. Experts validated the quality of the research instruments. Data collection was conducted using questionnaires and in-depth interviews, while data analysis was performed using FlexSim Simulation. The research findings indicate that applying FlexSim simulations to analyse and improve the warehouse system using SLP (systematic layout planning) successfully reduces operational time from 124 minutes to 108 minutes. This led to increased efficiency in supply chain management, reduced bottlenecks, improved inventory storage, and lowered labour costs. Thus, organisations can use FlexSim and SLP to optimise warehouse layouts, reduce operational times, and enhance logistics efficiency.
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