The Analysis of Space, Inventory and Transporter for Large-Sized Products Placement Based On ABC Class by Simulation Modeling

Abstract

This research aims to present a model for analyzing the storage space adequacy of a new warehouse. This research is quantitative research, which uses a systematic research method, starting from the study of the environment of the new warehouse to design the warehouse racking, collecting data in modeling, data type, and quantity period of sales volume. The delivery volume of suppliers and standard inventory policies will be collected for the analysis of the flow of goods to segment the goods by ABC Analysis concept. It is important to note that the data for the analysis is for three periods of ice machine distributors in Thailand. The FlexSim software application is used as a simulation tool to investigate the results of storage space utilization, time, and adequacy of loading and unloading equipment and present the results as storage space utilization at different times. The research results revealed that grouping products into three classes according to the product turnover cycle is appropriate and has enough space for storing goods. The highest utilization rate of A, B, and C class products have space utilization rates divided into 89.51, 75.75%, and 66.67%, respectively, and the positioning of the 3 product classes is appropriate as designed. In addition, the standard inventory levels and the vendor recovery plan are consistent with the customer's needs, while there is sufficient space to accommodate appropriate inventory storage .