WATMIMS has been privileged to work with many leading Canadian companies, including General Motors, IBM, Imperial Oil, John Deere, Magna International, Manchester Plastics, Standard Products, Stelco, Loblaw Companies Limited, Canadian Tire, Clearpath Robotics, and Challenger Motor Freight.
Some topics of research and development for our Industrial Partners include:
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The use of optimization models to suggest vehicle routes and the location of warehouses for a distributor of fine papers. Read more... |
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The use of optimization modeling to study the benefit of cross-docks. Read more... |
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Choosing the appropriate strategies for inventory stocking or deployment. Read more... |
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WATMIMS developed a simulation model to investigate whether a "semi-automated" CD (one with a mixture of SDVs and forklifts, in the proper proportions) could improve the productivity of the CD. Read more... |
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The development of large computer simulations, for partners in manufacturing. Read more... |
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The development of a generic planning and scheduling system (WATPASS) to assist schedulers in small to medium sized job shops. Read more... |
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The detailed study of issues in implementing Just-In-Time (JIT) in a manufacturing company, and on organizational issues related to supplier relationships. Read more... |
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The creation of decision support systems for industry partners in manufacturing and distribution. Read more... |
WATMIMS Research Group
Department of Management Sciences
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
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