Dynamic Modelling for Supply Chain Management: Dealing with Front-end, Back-end and Integration Issues
Publisher: Springer; 1st Edition. edition (February 24, 2010) | ISBN: 184882680X | Pages: 297 | PDF | 13,1 MB
An effective supply chain results in a clear competitive advantage for
the production system as a whole, but supply chain management is a
collaborative effort that requires the efforts of disparate groups of
people and a wide range of expertise. Dynamic Modelling for Supply Chain
Management discusses how to streamline complex supply chain management
by making the most of the growing number of tools available.
The reader is introduced to the basic foundations from which to develop
intelligent management strategies, as the book characterises the process
and framework of modern supply chain management. The author reviews
supply chain management concepts and singles out important factors in
the management of modern complex production systems. Particular
attention is paid to modern simulation modelling tools that can be used
to support supply chain planning and control.
Coverage of the main problems related to supply chain management is
organised into three different groups: front-end, back-end and
integration issues. Traditionally, supply chain management focused on
logistics but, in recent years, understanding and responding to
customers’ needs have become much more critical. The book explores the
operational and financial impacts of various potential problems,
offering a compilation of practical models to help identify solutions.
A useful reference on supply chain management, Dynamic Modelling for
Supply Chain Management will benefit engineers and professionals working
in a variety of areas, from supply chain management to product
engineering. All the topics covered are illustrated with case studies
drawn from several different sectors.