Authors:
TEJASWINI KUNDURU, ABHINAV RASTOGI
MIT Supply Chain Management Program (SCM)
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Summary:
Newell Brands faces inefficiencies in its Neosho distribution center due to a lack of optimized inventory slotting, leading to longer picking times and higher labor costs. A Binary Multi Integer Linear Programming (BMILP) model will optimize SKU placement to minimize travel distances . Expected outcomes include reduced picking times, lower operational costs, determination of re-slotting frequency and the project’s potential scalability across other distribution centers.
