‘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. 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.
Table of Content
Part 1: An Introduction to Dynamic Modelling for Supply Chains 1. On the Definition of Dynamic Simulation 2. Current Supply Chains Management Issues 3. Models for SCM Simulation and Analysis Part 2: Modelling Front End Issues in SCM 4. Understanding a Customer’s Decision to Buy 5. Understanding Financial Implications of Strategy 6. Understanding High-Tech Business Growth 7. Modelling a High-Tech Business Growth Part 3: Modelling Back End Issues in SCM 8. Back-End Issues Related to Supplier Management 9. Modelling a Portfolio of Contracts with Suppliers 10. Modelling Back End Issues in Manufacturing Part 4: Modelling Integration Issues in SCM 11. Different Supply Chain Integration Models 12. Modelling Financial Implications of Integration Strategies 13. Exploring the Use of Manufacturing Control Techniques in Virtual SC 14. Capacity Constraints Analysis for SCM 15. Modelling Diversity Integration in the Organization Part 5: Dynamic Modelling Projects 16. Presenting SCM Dynamic Simulation Projects 17. Capturing the Learning of a Modelling ProjectAbout the author
Dr Adolfo Crespo Márquez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Management at the University of Seville. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the same University. Within the area of maintenance, he has extensively participated in many engineering and consulting projects for different companies and for the Spanish Ministry of Science and Education.More ebooks from the same author(s) / Editor
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