미국대학원 과제 월마트 물류센터 포장 및 분류 최적화 연구 설계 Columbia Univ Carton-Mix Optimization

Management-Research Hierarchy

A. Management Dilemma

The operational costs at the distribution centers must be minimized to maintain profitability.

B. Management Questions

How can we minimize operating costs at distribution centers

C. Research Questions

Should the number of carton sizes be increased or decreased
Should the dimensions of each carton size be changed
Should the carton volume be reduced
Should the changes above be applied to both automatically erected (AE)