An overview of simulation in Supply Chains

Authors: Zheng, X., Yu, H. and Atkins, A.

Journal: Advanced Design and Manufacture to Gain a Competitive Edge: New Manufacturing Techniques and their Role in Improving Enterprise Performance

Pages: 407-416

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-84800-241-8_42

Abstract:

Simulation is a popular method of studying a Supply Chain (SC) system. This paper presents an overview of simulation in SCs. Basic concepts of systems, models and simulation are described and different views of simulation are shown. Simulation-based optimization techniques and the latest developments of simulation approaches in SC are presented. The paper also discusses the future trends of simulation.

Source: Scopus