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- Publisher
- Inderscience Publishers
- Copyright
- Copyright © Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. All rights reserved
- ISSN
- 1758-9401
- eISSN
- 1758-941X
- DOI
- 10.1504/IJBPSCM.2011.041377
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Operational efficiency of systems is generally measured by key performance indicators (KPIs). A complete set of KPIs for material handling systems are not readily available. The lack of KPIs makes it harder to assess efficiency and track progress in systems. We develop a list of KPIs to measure the efficiency of a material handling system and specifically discuss the case of a conveyor system. Also, considering a single KPI and ignoring others will lead to a myopic approach to improvement. To combat such a shortfall, we propose a simple weighted approach to obtain a wholesome assessment of a system with KPIs.
Journal
International Journal of Business Performance and Supply Chain Modelling – Inderscience Publishers
Published: Jan 1, 2011