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Warehouse & Distribution Science

Warehouses are the consolidation and sortation points of the supply chain. We use mathematical and computer models to optimize the use of space and labor therein.

Free Text book

Warehouse & Distribution Science by J. Bartholdi and S. Hackman

Check also this supplementary material, which includes warehouse visualization and optimization software, warehouse tours, class projects, order-picking by bucket brigade, links to other resources, and more.

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