Welcome to the Internet-based Data Envelopment Analysis for Warehousing (iDEAs-W). This web-site will allow you to describe your warehouse and its performance, and see how its performance compares to the "best of the breed". The comparison uses a database containing information from a broad range of warehouses; your data will become part of this large database.

The information in the database is confidential, and using the data in this analysis does not compromise its confidentiality. Georgia Tech also may use the database to study industry trends, but such use also will maintain confidentiality. On a regular basis, we will analyze the data to identify trends in technology or in warehouse performance; you will receive a free copy of the report prepared for any period in which you have updated your performance data. At no time will your specific data be shared with anyone else without your permission.

We will ask for general information about you and your warehouse. We need contact information so that if necessary, we can clarify data entries, send you copies of reports, and inform you of any updates to the system.

It is our objective to provide you with useful information about your warehouse performance, in particular, to identify potential opportunities for improvement. Of course, this analysis is based on very general information, and there may be special factors that are not considered, but significantly impact performance relative to our database.

This is an ongoing project of the Keck Virtual Factory Lab and The Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech. Our partners in developing this website include MHIA and The Progress Group. We value your feedback about the website, the tool, or the results it provides

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