Development of a Warehouse Management System for Reusable Materials in Power Plant Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Activities

Authors

  • Ridho Muslimuda Faculty of Industrial Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology, 10 Ganesha Street Bandung 40132, Indonesia
  • Rachmawati Wangsaputra Faculty of Industrial Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology, 10 Ganesha Street Bandung 40132, Indonesia
  • Nur Faizatus Sa’idah Industrial Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology, Cirebon Campus, Cirebon 45162, Indonesia

Keywords:

Warehouse Management System (WMS), reusable materials, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), process efficiency, Bizagi Modeler, lead time reduction

Abstract

Ineffective management of reusable material warehousing at the Indralaya power generation unit has caused inefficiencies in material service time, primarily due to ineffective systems for receiving, storing, and issuing materials. These deficiencies have resulted in delays in the power plant's Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) processes. This study aims to develop an efficient and systematic Warehouse Management System (WMS) for managing reusable materials used in MRO activities, with the objective of improving warehouse operational efficiency and reducing material service lead time. The research methodology involved field observations, literature review, data collection, material classification, and service time analysis using Bizagi Modeler. The findings indicate that the development of a WMS—supported by redesigned business processes, improved warehouse layout, structured recording systems, and process digitalization—significantly enhances the efficiency of receiving, storage, and dispatch activities. These improvements contribute to faster material distribution and reduce search time, ultimately shortening the overall warehouse service time.

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2025-10-29

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Muslimuda, R., Wangsaputra, R., & Sa’idah, N. F. (2025). Development of a Warehouse Management System for Reusable Materials in Power Plant Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Activities. ITB Graduate School Conference, 5(1), 126–140. Retrieved from https://gcs.itb.ac.id/proceeding-igsc/index.php/igsc/article/view/670

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): The 6th IGSC 2025

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