Smart Distribution Center Design Leveraging EIQ & ABC Analysis
Our institute publishes advanced logistics analysis methodologies fusing AI/Machine Learning with the expertise of the late Shin Suzuki.
From processing shipping data, executing ABC analysis to classify product frequency/importance, and conducting EIQ analysis to visualize order profile characteristics, we provide practical know-how based on 30 years of field experience down to automating distribution center scale calculation.
We offer all simulation software and educational resources completely free of charge to practitioners seeking on-site solutions and students learning data-driven logistics systems.
Dr. Shin Suzuki was the inventor of EIQ analysis, a renowned logistics consultant, and a major contributor to establishing Japan's JIS logistics standards. For details, please refer to Wikipedia. Toshiyuki Teramoto, the founder of this website, studied under Dr. Suzuki for many years and developed "Tera Calculation (TCalc)" and "EIQ_AI" to evolve his theories with modern IT and AI technologies.
Turn Theory into Practice: Download Logistics Simulation Software
For practitioners working on facility improvements and students researching logistics system design.
We provide simulation software (Tera Calculation / EIQ_AI) to model learned theories using actual operational data.
Note: The software is only available in Japanese. It does not support English or Taiwanese.
- Business Overview
- Director Profile
- 01 EIQ Analysis: Basics & Tera Calculation Usage
- 02 Large-Scale Data Analysis Efficiency & Practice
- 03 Logistics Analysis: Optimization via ABC Analysis
- 04 Required Data & Preparation for ABC/EIQ Analysis
- 05 ABC Analysis Basics: Why 3 Categories for Inventory?
- 06 Countermeasures for Discrepancies in Shipping & Inventory Data
- 07 Large Data ABC Analysis: Reasons to Stop Using Excel
- 08 Differences & Synergies Between ABC and EIQ Analysis
- 09 Distribution Center Scale Calculation Simulation via EIQ
- 10 EIQ_AI Software Prototype Completion (Machine Learning)
Tera Calculation (TCalc)
- Software Overview Introduction
- Sec 1: Development Philosophy
- Sec 2: Software Purpose
- Sec 3: Position of Tera Calculation
- Sec 4: How to Learn Tera Calculation
- Sec 5: Tera Configuration Settings
- Sec 6: Calculation Software Architecture
- Sec 7: Programming Language & Requirements
- Sec 8: Installation Guide
- Sec 1: Introduction
- Sec 2: Data Processing for Scale Calculation
- Sec 3: Inventory Estimation
- Sec 4: Inbound Volume Estimation
- Sec 5: Receiving Area Space
- Sec 6: Shipping Area Space
- Sec 7: Shipping Work Space
- Sec 8: Storage Area Space
- Sec 9: Office Area Space
- Sec 10: Logistics Space Summary
- Sec 11: Building Floor Area Calculation
- Sec 12: Site Area Calculation
- Sec 13: Tera Calculation Layout Case Studies
Tera Calculation Manual
- Tera Calculation 1 Master Manual & Specifications
- Shipping Analysis Detailed Guide
- EIQ Matrix vs Traditional Calculation Relationship
- Tera Calculation 1 Traditional Analysis
- Tera Calculation 1 Data Analysis & Summary
- Total Data Aggregation & Characteristics
- Stock & Inbound Volume Estimation
- Stock & Inbound Estimation Details
- Logistics Equipment Allocation
- Required Handling Capacity of Equipment
- Verification via Flow Diagrams
- Scale Calculation Master Manual & Specifications
- 1. Menu Screen Interface
- 2. Data Generation Process
- 3. Distribution Center Scale Calculation
- 4. Total Shipping Data Summary Tab
- Stock & Inbound Volume Estimation Guide
- Receiving Area TabPage
- Shipping Area TabPage
- Shipping Work Area TabPage
- Storage Space TabPage
- Logistics Space Summary TabPage
- Building Structure Space TabPage
- Site Area Space TabPage
- Equipment Area Calculation Specifications
- Tera Calculation 3 Utility Manual
- 1. Manual Calculation Methods
- 2. Receiving Space Calculation
- 3. Packaging Volume Calculation
- 4. Shipping Area Calculation
- Utility 1: Truck Turning Radius Trajectory
- Utility 2: Loose Piece Containers
- Utility 3: Pallet Stacking & Storage Capacity
- Utility 4: Forklift Aisle Width Requirement
Next-Gen Logistics Simulation via Logistics AI "EIQ_AI"
Logistics Data Analysis Methods, Procedures & Utilization
Logistics Facility Planning & Optimization | Domain Knowledge
- 2-1. Land Ratio & Cost Structure in Logistics
- 2-2. Land Acquisition vs Construction Costs
- 2-3. Cost Comparison: 1-Story vs 5-Story Facilities
- 2-4. Useful Life & Depreciation of Logistics Equipment
- 2-5. ROI & Investment Effect of Automation
- 2-6. Investment Proposal Guide for Center Mechanization
- 2-7. Equipment Useful Life & Facility Planning Reference
- 2-8. Bank Loan Repayment Simulation
- 2-9. Comprehensive Guide to Leasing Logistics Equipment
- 3-1. Transportation Modes & Methods
- 3-2. Freight Transport Volume Metrics
- 3-3. Network Node Count & Scale Definitions
- 3-4. 3PL Integration & Shared Logistics Operations
- 3-5. Key Differences: B2B vs B2C Operations
- 3-6. SCM Integration & Information Sharing
- 3-7. Optimal Site Selection Criteria for Facilities
- 3-8. Facility Consolidation & Relocation Strategy
- 3-9. Milk Run (Round-Robin Pickup) Systems
- 3-10. Facility Planning & Node Type Comparison in SCM
- 3-11. Center Types & Functional Capabilities
- 3-12. Building Coverage Ratio & Floor Area Ratio
- 3-13. Logistics System Implementation Timeline & Teams
- 3-14. Project Documentation Samples
- 3-15. Real-World Logistics System Architecture
- 3-16. Material Handling Equipment Throughput
Dr. Shin Suzuki's Classics (Remastered)
- 0. Preface
- 1. EIQ Analysis Summary
- 2. ABC Analysis Principles
- 3. Interpreting ABC Charts
- 4. Frequency Distribution Analysis
- 5. Interpreting Frequency Distribution
- 6. PCB Analysis (Piece/Case/Bulk)
- 7. Utilizing PCB Analysis
- 8. Radar Chart Applications
- 9. Facility Planning Steps
- 10. Empirical Case Studies
- 11. Case Picking System Planning
- 12. Piece Picking System Planning
- 13. List of Abbreviations
- 14. Q & A
- 15. Practical Problems
- EIQ Study Group (Remastered)
About Logistics Technology Institute (Director)
Director: Toshiyuki Teramoto
Logistics IT Engineer. Engaged in logistics data analysis and software development for over 30 years. Inherited the theories of the late Dr. Shin Suzuki and developed the logistics data analysis software "Tera Calculation." Currently focused on advancing logistics DX through machine learning and mentoring the next generation.
Major Publications & Contributions:
- Institute for Transport Policy Studies: "Logistics and Urban Regional Planning"
- Japan Material Handling Association MH Journal: "Case Study on Distribution Centers for Multi-Item Low-Volume Equipment Manufacturers"
- Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun: "FA Systems Advancing in Information Integration and Openness"
- Ryutsu Keizai University Journal of Logistics Problems: "Data Analysis in System Construction"
- Networking: "Multi-Temperature Logistics Learned from Case Studies"
- Lift Now: "Entering the Era of Information Utilization"
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