Georgia Institute of Technology The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute

Center for Warehousing and Distribution

Developing a science for warehousing and distribution including

  • Design and layout of distribution centers and cross-docks
  • Order picking processes and algorithms
  • Distribution network configuration
  • Last mile delivery
  • CENTER SPOTLIGHT
  • The map denotes the points where the containers wi First Container Race is Underway
    Atlanta (March 26, 2008) — Professor John Bartholdi's global supply chain class has finalized plans for the first "Great Container Race" to begin on April 22, 2008. The students will track two containers as they travel by alternate routes and carriers to the University of Cape Coast Hospital in the West African nation of Ghana. The students will then analyze the efficiency of the routes. The race is expected to take about 35 days.
  • Pete Viehweg Pete Viehweg Named Executive-in-Residence at SCL
    Atlanta (October 10, 2007) — Pete Viehweg brings a wealth of industry experience to his new position as executive-in-residence of SCL's Center for Warehousing and Distribution.
  • Dr. John J. Bartholdi III Bartholdi on Self-Organizing Logistics Systems
    Atlanta (October 9, 2007) — Dr. Bartholdi recently presented a lecture where he introduced a protocol called the "bucket brigade" which is based on how social insects operate complex logistics systems that are efficient. In his presentation, he discussed how this idea has been successfully adapted to coordinate order-pickers in a warehouse.
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