The outbound logistics process: analysis of flows and transport reorganization for optimization purpose

The present dissertation aims to study the outbound logistics process and some possible ways to optimize it and increase the efficiency of the shipping process. The paper is the result of a training internship held at Ceccato Aria Compressa, a historical manufacturing company located in Montecchio Maggiore (VI), owned by the Swedish multinational Atlas Copco, leader in the industry of compressed air and air treatment. In detail, the project described in this study aims to improve the efficiency along the outbound corridor, where products transit when exiting from the production lines. The purpose of the analysis is therefore to analyze the flows and evaluate some alternative scenarios, proposing some alternative locations for products shipment. To do so, a mathematical model has been developed, in order to assess the different alternatives through some objective performance indicators, defined in the model. The discussion is enriched by a broad overview of the logistics world, with particular attention to the outbound logistics and manufacturing logistics, together with the analysis of some pertinent pieces of literature about the main aspects concerning the outbound logistics world.