Mathematical Model Assisted Six-Sigma Approach for Reducing the Logistics Costs of a Pipe Manufacturing Company: A Novel Experimental Approach

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ORBAK A. Y., Küçük M., AKANSEL M., Sharma S., Li C., Kumar R., ...More

Mathematics, vol.11, no.3, 2023 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.3390/math11030621
  • Journal Name: Mathematics
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Aerospace Database, Communication Abstracts, Metadex, zbMATH, Directory of Open Access Journals, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Keywords: logistics, DMAIC cycle, logistics costs, mathematical models, mathematical programming language, six-sigma, TRANSPORTATION COSTS, SIX-SIGMA, FUTURE, DESIGN
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

© 2023 by the authors.This research addresses and analyzes the results of a six-sigma approach used to optimize the logistics costs of a pipe manufacturing company. Two mathematical models are developed for containers to control the company’s logistics. The Mathematical Programming Language (MPL) software is used to generate and solve these models. The results verify that the proposed mathematical models result in the company’s logistics improvement, especially in the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) cycle by providing flexibility in choosing the most appropriate containers for logistics.