Showing papers on "Distribution center published in 1988"

Fluid distribution to multiple users through distributed intelligence sub-centers

Abstract: A process and system for fluid distribution from a principal intelligence and fluid distribution center to multiple users through a plurality of distributed intelligence sub-centers. Each distributed intelligence sub-center has intelligence computing, analyzing, decision making, and direction capability to provide control for its portion of the system. The process and apparatus of this invention provides flow control, leak detection, pipe condition assessment, user meter readings, pipeline locator signals, robot control, and pipeline repair and cleaning. The process provides a total system approach providing improved safety and reduced operating costs and is particularly suited for underground distribution of natural gas services.

Reducing Distribution Costs in a Two-Level Inventory System at Ciba-Geigy

Abstract: Ciba-Geigy constructed a simulation model of a two-level inventory and distribution system to develop and analyze strategies for reducing overall distribution costs. The model covers all stages of distribution, beginning with production planning and ending with delivery of goods to customers in different countries. Besides considerable expected reductions in distribution costs, the model led to insight as to where to concentrate future efforts to reduce the capital tied up in the distribution chain. It also showed that a planned, highly automated inventory and distribution center removes the incentives for using a distribution strategy that “pushes” finished goods to the group companies immediately after production.