Making distribution operations lean: the management system approach in a case

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashkan Ayough ◽  
Reza Rafiei ◽  
Ashkan Shabbak
Keyword(s):  
Distribution System ◽  
Management System ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Information Distribution ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Distribution Management ◽  
Cross Docking ◽  
Distribution Operations ◽  
Distribution Cost ◽  
Distribution Management System

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a distribution management system that determines the path toward lean distribution through teamwork. This system introduces a set of lean distribution initiatives regarding the structural and strategic facets of organizations. Design/methodology/approach Through studying the case, which is one of the largest distribution companies in the Middle East, the deployment process of the developed system is examined through chartering focus, deployment and operational teams. These teams held several rounds of panel discussions to formulate the strategic, tactical and technical plans required for making distribution operations lean. Findings It is found that the strategic focus of the case should not only be restricted to distribution initiatives but also the company can achieve a suitable competitive position by focusing on leadership and integral architecture of information, distribution and transportation channels. The first semi-year cycle of implementing the lean distribution system in the case targeted a 2.5% reduction in the ratio of distribution cost to sales by planning for the cross-docking adoption. It also aimed at a 10% increase in the market share for the prioritized market by a 20% reduction in lost sales owing to improper implementation of the processes. Originality/value The developed lean distribution management system is novel in the way it includes the strategy, structure and capabilities of an organization. Deploying this system causes a meaningful connection between lean distribution principles and operational initiatives.

Design of Information Integration for Distribution System Based on IEC61968

2014 ◽  
Vol 556-562 ◽  
pp. 6072-6075
Author(s):  
Si Peng Hao ◽  
Cheng Biao Chu ◽  
Quan Fang
Keyword(s):  
Information Integration ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Management System ◽  
Data Exchange ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Distribution Management ◽  
Integration Architecture ◽  
Message Format ◽  
Distribution Management System

To deal with the problem that information shares hardly and data exchanges inefficiently in distribution system, various information systems need multi-source integration. The IEC61968-based information exchange platform is an effective means to resolve the integration problem, realizing seamless data exchange and sharing of data between various subsystems. This paper mainly analyzes the Distribution Management System (DMS) information integration architecture and the message structure. Firstly, the paper proposes a design scheme of power Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) based on Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) which meeting IEC 61970/61968 standards. Meanwhile, by analyzing the message characteristic of IEC61968 standard, introduce a kind of message format which is suitable for the loosely coupled heterogeneous system with application services and integrating and information sharing. The proposed ESB architecture and message format can meet the need of data processing under different business integration scenes, so as to facilitate the information integration of distribution management system.

scholarly journals Research on the Optimal Operation Method of DC Microgrid Base on the New DC Power Distribution Management System

Electronics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Qingwen Peng ◽  
Zhichang Yuan ◽  
Bin Ouyang ◽  
Peiqian Guo ◽  
Lu Qu
Keyword(s):  
Power Distribution ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Management System ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Dc Microgrid ◽  
Distribution Management ◽  
Power Distribution System ◽  
Dc Microgrids ◽  
Dc Power ◽  
Distribution Management System

The grid-connected operation of the distributed generation (DG) via the direct current (DC) microgrid is the operation mode of the DC power distribution system in the future. Considering the grid-connected operation of multiple DC microgrids, we have proposed a new type of DC power distribution management system aiming at the lowest operating cost of the entire DC power distribution system. Our proposed DC power distribution management system can be used to carry out the optimized dispatching for the connected DC microgrids, thereby achieving the economic, safe, and stable operation of DC power distribution management systems. At the same time, through the different nodes where the modular multilevel converter (MMC) is connected to the alternating current (AC) distribution network, a DC power distribution management system can control the active and reactive power generated by the MMC, achieving the control of the load flow of the upper-stage AC grids in real time. The example simulation shows that the method proposed in this paper has a great role in reducing the transmission losses of the power distribution network, achieving electric power peak-load shifting, and utilizing renewable energy. Thus, it can not only maximize the use of distributed renewable resources, but also enable mutual support and optimal scheduling between a DC power distribution system and multiple microgrids.

scholarly journals Optimization on Medical Material Distribution Management System Based on Artificial Intelligence Robot

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Ying Yang ◽  
Limin Dong ◽  
Hua Rong ◽  
Jing Wu
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Management System ◽  
Stable Operation ◽  
Material Distribution ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Distribution Management ◽  
Distribution Operations ◽  
Distribution Management System ◽  
Medical Material ◽  
Single Material

The traditional medical material distribution management system method lacks systematic analysis and relies heavily on the subjective judgment of related operators, and it is easy to cause excessive or too little inventory, which leads to waste of operating costs. This study builds on a dedicated system for artificial intelligence robot logistics and aims to minimize the total cost of medical material ordering and distribution operations. In addition, in view of the constraints in the actual operation of the hospital, this study uses the concept of the spatiotemporal network to construct an ordering and distribution scheduling planning model of single material certainty, single material stochastic, and multiple material stochastic to help the hospital make optimal decisions and ensure the hospital's continuous and stable operation. In addition, after building the system, this study designs experiments to analyze the performance of this study system. The research shows that the model constructed in this paper has a certain effect and can provide a reference for the follow-up medical material distribution management system.

Reuse, recycle … reduce: a greener library with print management

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 408-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan E. Dempsey ◽  
Alex Palilonis
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the implementation of a print management system to control costs and reduce waste associated with printing practices.Design/methodology/approachA paper collection study found that 8 percent of pages printed in the library were never claimed. A print management system was implemented requiring print jobs to be manually released by users. Statistics on toner lifespan and number of pages printed before and after the system was implemented were compared.FindingsThe print management system reduced the total number of pages printed in a semester by 32 percent from Fall 2009 to Fall 2011 and increased the lifespan of toner cartridges so they would perform more efficiently.Practical implicationsImplementing a print management system without charging students a printing fee reduces the amount of wasted paper and the costs associated with purchasing paper and toner for printing services.Originality/valueThe paper describes the implementation of a print management system in a library that has substantially reduced the number of pages printed from library computers and the amount of toner used. The authors believe they have made a significant impact on reducing a primary area of waste.

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