Hybrid approach for simulation modeling of the milk-run systems with ergonomic analysis

Abstract

The article describes the methodology of simulation modeling of milk-run systems supplemented with an ergonomic analysis. In the literature analysis, the authors define what is the milk-run system, describes the benefits of implementation milk-run as an internal transport system, and explain the use of DES and ABS approaches to modeling. The article describes the tools used in the hybrid simulation modeling of the milk-run system and various stages of its application. The authors describe the ergonomic analysis of logistics employees work as the direction for further development of methodology. The last part of the article describes the necessity of developing tools for advanced ergonomic analyses and exemplary methods, which could be implemented. One selected method, that allowed to determine the maximum weight of the goods transported by the operator is also described.