A multimedia educational tool integrating materials handling technology, analysis and design using a virtual distribution center
by Shaelynn Hales, Sunderesh S. Heragu, Robert J. Graves, Sybillyn Jennings, Charles Malmborg
European J. of Industrial Engineering (EJIE), Vol. 1, No. 1, 2007

Abstract: Recognising the learning styles of today's upper level engineering undergraduates, a multimedia educational tool is developed to supplement traditional instruction in courses related to Materials Handling (MH) and facility design. The CD-ROM based system teaches design and analysis principles by integrating model-based tools with visual representations of materials handling technology using interactive play spaces, video animations, voiceovers and text to provide context for design decision making. Students must address five design challenges presented in the context of a teen fashion retailer's national distribution centre including selection and configuration of conveyor systems, design of an Automated Storage and Retrieval (AS/R) system, design of workstations for order consolidation and assembly, design and configuration of a pallet load unitisation system and design of a storage and retrieval area. This study describes the major elements of this unique instructional system and reports on the results of student evaluations.

Online publication date: Mon, 05-Mar-2007

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the European J. of Industrial Engineering (EJIE):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

    Username:        Password:         

Forgotten your password?


Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com