OPTIMIZATION OF SORTING SYSTEMS IN DESTINATION DISTRIBUTION CENTERS OF BUSINESS-TO-CONSUMER COURIER COMPANIES

Authors

  • Hui Gao Tongji University
  • Xuping Wang Dalian University of Technology
  • Xiukun Chai Dalian University of Technology
  • Hongtao Liu Dalian University of Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7903/ijecs.1153

Keywords:

Automated Assembly Line Sorting, Radio Frequency Identification Technology, Simulation

Abstract

We analyzed the workflow of sorting systems in destination distribution centers of current courier companies and identified problems. Subsequently, two points of view were put forth regarding the optimization of sorting systems: the first is to apply radio frequency identification technology (RFID) to sorting systems and vertically optimize the sorting process inside the courier companies; the second is to implement a sharing mechanism for sorting systems to integrate sorting systems of courier companies horizontally. Further, data regarding manual sorting systems and automated assembly line sorting systems were compared through simulation. The results show that when actual daily processing capacity is higher than the processing capacity at the inflection point, automatic assembly line sorting systems are more economical and efficient than manual sorting systems.

To cite this document: Hui Gao, Xuping Wang, Xiukun Chai, and Hongtao Liu, "Optimization of sorting systems in destination distribution centers of business-to-consumer courier companies", International Journal of Electronic Commerce Studies, Vol.5, No.2, pp.143-160, 2014.

Permanent link to this document:
http://dx.doi.org/10.7903/ijecs.1153

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Published

2014-12-19

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2014)

Section

Regular Articles