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Supply chain and hybrid simulation in the hierarchical enterprise. International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, (28) 5: 488 – 500
International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing • 2015
Publication Information
Authors
L Rabelo, A Sarmiento, M Helal, A Jones
Keywords
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Journal
International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Publisher
Taylor and Francis
Volume
28
Issue
5
Pages
488 – 500
publication.type
International
Paper Link
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Supplementary Materials
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Abstract
For this research, a hybrid discrete–continuous simulation model of the supply chain of the manufacturing enterprise was
built. This model consists of an overall system dynamics (SD) model of the manufacturing enterprise and connected to it are
a number of discrete event simulations for selected operational and tactical functions. SD modelling best fits the macroscopic
nature of activities at the higher management levels while the discrete models best fit the microscopic nature of the
operational and tactical levels in the supply chain. In addition, the impact of the decisions at the operational elements (e.g.
factories/production lines) is analysed at the management level.
built. This model consists of an overall system dynamics (SD) model of the manufacturing enterprise and connected to it are
a number of discrete event simulations for selected operational and tactical functions. SD modelling best fits the macroscopic
nature of activities at the higher management levels while the discrete models best fit the microscopic nature of the
operational and tactical levels in the supply chain. In addition, the impact of the decisions at the operational elements (e.g.
factories/production lines) is analysed at the management level.