By increased outsourcing of activities apparel retailers are gaining greater control over strategic activities, which were formerly the remit of manufacturers or which were the source of the manufacturer's competitive advantage. This study aims to investigate the factors that determine the...

Background: The new demands of the current market including for space should be satisfied by designing modern material flow systems. Designing warehouses using effective material handling equipment significantly supports cost reduction and efficient space utilization. Sequencing of items is an...