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TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

analytical tools / technology

Different logistics projects need to be dealt with using different planning and analysis methods. The following lists some methods we used.

    Time Study
  • Determine the ‘standard time’ in performing specific activities or processes
  • Provide useful information in capacity planning and daily operation planning / scheduling
    Solution Study
  • Assess the feasibility and viability of proposals from operational and financial perspectives and make recommendations
  • Assist in identifying a business-sound solutions before committing resources in an investment or interruption to operation
    Process Study
    Method Study
  • Systematically record and critically examine existing and proposed ways of doing work
  • It is a means of developing and applying easier and more effective methods and reducing costs
    Resources Utilization Ratio
  • Determine the utilization of resources of existing system or proposed system by means of scientific methods
  • Assist in capacity planning of resources and assessing the efficiency of a system
    Buffer Zone Design
    Buffer Design
  • Determine the amount of buffer resources in the capacity planning in order to meet the demand during the peak period
  • This buffer insures the capability to handle peak demand, unexpected issues and reserve for future expansion
    Computer Simulation
  • Make use of computer programs to mimic real operations with the inclusion of resources and processes
  • Provide a test bed to assess the impact on operation performance with varying operating parameters and process flow logics without affecting real operation
    Line Balancing
  • Allocate resources in different work stations in a parallel operation process to balance the workload among the work stations
  • Maximize the productivity level and minimize the idle time of resources
    Layout Design
  • Arrange the resources and equipments based on their functions and process flow, and travel distance & frequencies among them
  • Maximize the flow efficiencies of materials and workers
    Operations Research
  • Uses mathematical modelling, statistics, and algorithms to arrive at optimal or near optimal solutions or parameter settings to complex problems
  • Determine maxima (profit, yield) or minima (loss, risk)
    Operation Flow Analysis
  • Investigate movement and function of objects or personnel around facilities, area or region
  • Focus on relative logical relationship of movements and functions
  • Optimize flow efficiency by eliminating redundant steps and simplifying the processes
    Critical Path Method
  • Determine the critical path activities of a project that delay is not allowed otherwise whole project schedule will be delayed
  • Prioritize resources and attention to critical path activities to ensure timely completion of project
    Investment Return and Period Calculation
  • Determine the ROI (return on investment) and/or payback period of different design options or proposals
  • in appraising the financial viability of investment options
  • Assist in appraising the financial viability to give a comprehensive evaluation of investment options