Preliminary communication

https://doi.org/10.31803/tg-20210326111551

Applying Simulation Modelling in Quantifying Optimization Results

Ratko Stanković orcid.org/0000-0002-5793-5558 ; Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb, ZUK Borongaj, Borongajska cesta 83A, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Diana Božić orcid.org/0000-0003-0458-7382 ; Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, University of Zagreb, ZUK Borongaj, Borongajska cesta 83A, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Improvements achieved by applying linear programming models in solving optimization problems in logistics cannot always be expressed by physically measurable values (dimensions), but in non-dimensional values. Therefore, it may be difficult to present the actual benefits of the improvements to the stake holders of the system being optimized. In this article, a possibility of applying simulation modelling in quantifying results of optimizing cross dock terminal gates allocation is outlined. Optimal solution is obtained on the linear programming model by using MS Excel spreadsheet optimizer, while the results are quantified on the simulation model, by using Rockwell Automation simulation software. Input data are collected from a freight forwarding company in Zagreb, specialized in groupage transport (Less Than Truckload - LTL).

Keywords

cross docking; gates allocation; optimization; quantifying; simulation

Hrčak ID:

265002

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/265002

Publication date:

1.11.2021.

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