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Sponsor: Cotton Incorporated Research Team: Terry R. Collins, Joshua P. Jones, James L. Simonton, Lisa Patviviatisiri, Tosanwumi Maku Universities Involved: Texas Tech University Start Date: 01/01/06 End Date: 12/31/06 Summary: The objective of this project is to create a representative cost model that can be used in later work to […]

Daily deliveries from the regional distribution center (RDC) network exhibit variation that makes it difficult to effectively schedule labor (minimize over/understaffing). Therefore we were motivated to consider changing the trailer release and delivery process and/or forecasting method that informs scheduling. These considerations also helped us to appreciate tradeoffs between store service and transportation cost.

Sponsor: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Research Team: Justin R. Chimka, Lindsey C. Walker, Edward A. Pohl Universities Involved: University of Arkansas Start Date: 01/01/07 End Date: 12/31/08 Summary: This project implements a Bin Location Systems at Wal-Mart that allows for better inventory control and management, increases visibility of inventory from backdoor […]