Flow of Domestic Seafood Within A Distribution Center
Open Access
Author:
Lepkowski, Jessica Lucillle
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Document Type:
Thesis
Thesis Supervisors:
Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor Dr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
Keywords:
Seafood DC Operations Process Flow Transportation
Abstract:
This thesis analyzes the change in the seafood supply chain for Wegmans Food Markets and presents a process flow design for seafood within their Pottsville, PA distribution center (DC). Wegmans Food Markets Inc. is a privately owned U.S. regional supermarket chain. Wegmans has recently redesigned their seafood supply chain, planning to close one DC and move seafood operations to their DC in Pottsville, PA. The aim of this thesis is to create an effective process flow chart for seafood within the Pottsville DC from Receipt to Pick to Ship.
The Pottsville DC was reviewed in regards to size, layout, product protection, and flow process flexibility. The result of this analysis was a recommended four-step process tailored to a put-to-store method of storage. The four steps of the process include; receiving, put-away, selection and shipping. This thesis outlines each of the four stages in detail with regards to seafood regulation and DC layout. This entire process was created with the intention to be completed within the allotted 4-16 hour timeslot.