The design and optimisation of powder handling
A case study at Nestlé
A.P. Schipper (TU Delft - Mechanical Engineering)
Mark Duinkerken – Coach (TU Delft - Transport Engineering and Logistics)
D. L. Schott – Mentor (TU Delft - Transport Engineering and Logistics)
Jose Neves – Graduation committee member (Nestlé)
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Abstract
This research investigates several concepts for better powder handling at the infant formula factory of Nestlé in Nunspeet. By exploring the current state of the powder handling, the problem has been clearly defined. Several concepts have been developed using the analytic hierarchy process. A literature review has been done in order to determine how the concepts can be modelled in order to compare them. The literature review highlights that one of the concepts can be modelled as a new version of the Bin Packing Problem (BPP). The concepts are then modelled and compared by using KPIs. The research shows that storing one of the powders in silos and the other powders in a rented warehouse is the best solution for Nestlé.