Abstract
In this paper, we have studied the block layout design of a CFS (Container Freight Station) to improve the working efficiency. To evaluate the layout design, simulations using multistage queuing network model are carried out. The effect of each design is quantitatively investigated by calculating working periods of forklift trucks, traffic volume and floor area efficiency. Results are shown below; 1. The forklift operation between the 1st storing area and the 2nd storing area for vanning is key to reduce break hours between work periods and total working hours in this CFS. 2. Total working hours and traffic can be reduced by changing block layout design. 3. In the most effective layout, total working hours is 15% less than and traffic is 14% less than in present layout, without adding new passage. 4. In floor area efficiency, the layout adding new passage is inferior to the most effective one, however there is a possibility that more improvement can be achieved by changing the passage configuration.
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