Wrap Line Effectiveness Study

Authors

Arnold Reisman
S. Kotha
L. Gonzaga
B. Kidd
T. Murray

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

10-1-1979

Abstract

This report details a collaborative effort to enhance the efficiency of order picking and wrapping operations at the George R. Klein News Company. The study, conducted by a task force comprising members from the Klein organization and the Department of Operations Research at Case Western Reserve University, focused on optimizing manpower deployment, line speed, title assignment, and workstation configurations. Data collection involved analyzing company reports, time studies, and consultations with management and staff. Key recommendations include mechanical and computer-aided enhancements to streamline decision-making processes, such as belt space indicators and automated title assignments. Preliminary results suggest significant productivity improvements following the implementation of these recommendations.

Keywords

Operations research, Production management, Decision support systems, Business logistics

Publication Title

Technical Memorandums from the Department of Operations, School of Management, Case Western Reserve University

Issue

Technical memorandum no. 481

Rights

This work is in the public domain and may be freely downloaded for personal or academic use

Recommended Citation

Reisman, Arnold; Kotha, S.; Gonzaga, L.; Kidd, B.; and Murray, T., "Wrap Line Effectiveness Study" (1979). Research Reports from the Department of Operations. 642.
https://commons.case.edu/wsom-ops-reports/642