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Tera Calculation Manual | EIQ & ABC Logistics Analytics & Sizing

This manual aggregates system architecture and operating procedures for "Tera Calculation," a software tool executing advanced logistics analytics (EIQ & ABC Analysis) using daily shipping data.

Designed for logistics engineers and students, this guide outlines detailed specifications and step-by-step procedures for distribution center capacity sizing.

📚 1. Tera Calculation Menu Overview & Architecture

Software Workflow & System Overview Explains operational workflows across software modules from Tera Calculation 0 to Tera Calculation 3.

📚 2. Tera Calculation 0 (Shipping Data Processing)

Data Ingestion & Shipping Category Tab Main screen for importing raw transaction logs, converting units, and categorizing shipment types. Tera Calculation 0: Processing Module Guide Overview of MS Access data processing logic for preparing cleaned EIQ input datasets. Tera Calculation 0: Operating Manual Step-by-step procedures for importing, cleaning, and generating EIQ analytical tables.

📚 3. Tera Calculation 1 (EIQ & ABC Analytics)

Tera Calculation 1: Master Specification Integrated logistics calculation system supporting shipping analytics, inventory estimation, and equipment mapping. Shipping Analytics Help Tab Dedicated help tab providing contextual guidance within the primary shipping analysis interface. EIQ Matrix vs Traditional Analytics Explains relationships between EIQ matrix profiling and traditional 5-rank ABC classification. Traditional ABC Analytics Tab Interface executing 5-tier rank classification based on conventional ABC profiling. EIQ Data Analytics Tab Primary interface for running EIQ multi-dimensional queries and filtering custom datasets. Full Dataset Statistical Summary Tab Aggregates entire filtered transaction tables (T200) to output statistical logistics metrics. Inventory & Inbound Volume Estimator Tab Mathematical module estimating inventory levels and inbound receipts from shipping logs. Inventory Estimation User Guide Tab Contextual help guide explaining operating procedures for the inventory estimator. Equipment Assignment Tab Maps suitable storage and shipping equipment to SKU ranks classified in EIQ matrices. Equipment Capacity Sizing Tab Calculates required MHE throughput capacity based on assigned equipment and volume. Process Flow Visualizer Form Visualizes end-to-end inbound, storage, and outbound process flows on a single screen.

📚 4. Tera Calculation 2 (Distribution Center Capacity Sizing)

Tera Calculation 2: Master Specification System mathematically sizing and optimizing distribution center space, MHE, and labor headcount. Main Entry Menu Module Application startup menu providing access to data processing and facility sizing modules. Data Table Generation Module Generates summary tables and EIQ datasets required for downstream capacity calculations. Distribution Center Sizing Module Calculates required receiving, storage, packing, and shipping footprints from EIQ data. Total Shipping Data Aggregation Tab Aggregates total shipping logs to establish baseline throughput capacity parameters. Inventory Estimation Guide Tab Help tab explaining inventory and inbound volume estimation formulas. Inbound Receiving Area Sizing Tab Calculates required receiving dock apron and staging floor space mathematically. Outbound Shipping Area Sizing Tab Calculates required shipping dock apron and outbound staging floor space. Packing & Processing Area Sizing Tab Calculates required floor space for packing, kitting, and value-added processing. Storage Area Sizing Tab Calculates required floor space for pallet racks, shelving, and automated storage. Total Logistics Footprint Summary Tab Aggregates operational footprint areas into total required facility net area. Building Area & Envelope Configurator Sets building aspect ratios, floor counts, and canopies to derive total gross building area. Land Site Area Sizing Tab Applies zoning BCR limits to building footprint to calculate required total land site area.

📚 5. Tera Calculation 3 (Utility Engineering Modules)

Equipment Footprint Specification Master specification for equipment space calculation utilities included in Tera Calculation 3. Tera Calculation 3 Utility Suite Integrated utility suite covering truck dispatching, container loading, and pallet stacking. Manual Calculation Module Implementation module for manual mathematical engineering formulas in Tera Calculation 3. Inbound Dock Sizing Module Calculates receiving dock area requirements based on truck arrival schedules. Packing Volume Calculation Module Calculates carton packing volumes and shipping carton consumption. Shipping Staging Sizing Module Calculates outbound shipping staging area based on dispatch schedules. Truck Turning Swept Path Calculator Calculates turning radiuses and swept paths for heavy semi-trailers in truck yards. Piece-Picking Tote Calculator Calculates required reusable totes and picking containers for piece-picking operations. Pallet Stacking & Storage Sizing Calculates optimal pallet Ti-Hi stacking patterns and required pallet storage capacity. Forklift Right-Angle Stacking Aisle Width Calculates required aisle widths for forklifts executing 90-degree right-angle stacking.

📚 6. Tera Calculation 3 (MHE Equipment Footprint Calculator)

Pallet AS/RS Footprint Module Calculates required floor space for Automated Pallet Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS). Selective Pallet Rack Module Calculates required floor area for selective static pallet racking layouts. Mobile Racking Footprint Module Calculates required floor area for high-density electric mobile pallet racking systems. Tote AS/RS Footprint Module Calculates required floor space for automated tote/container mini-load AS/RS systems. Carton AS/RS Footprint Module Calculates required floor space for corrugated carton automated storage systems. Carton Flow Rack Footprint Module Calculates floor area and storage cube capacity for dynamic carton flow racking. Medium-Duty Shelving Module Calculates floor area and cubic capacity for static medium-duty boltless shelving. Automated Sorter Footprint Module Calculates layout footprints for automated case and piece sorter conveyor loops. Manual Sorting Area Module Calculates required layout space for manual put-wall and batch sorting operations. Packing & Inspection Station Module Calculates required floor space for packing benches, pack lines, and inspection tables.
💡 Software Operating Strategy

We recommend starting with "Data Ingestion & Category Tab" and "Processing Module Guide" to master transaction data cleaning and EIQ/ABC analytics before running facility sizing models.

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