Title :
A Simulation Model for Evaluation of the effect of Leadtime Information Sharing in a Distribution Network
Author :
Mehrabi, Ali ; Baboli, Armand ; Campagne, Jean-Pierre
Author_Institution :
Lab. PRISMa, INSA Lyon, Villeurbanne
Abstract :
In this study, we present a simulation model in order to study the effects of information sharing in a distribution networks containing several retailers. Two different systems have been considered; centralized and decentralized systems. Random demands accurate at retailer level and they have an identically distribution. Random leadtime between depot and suppliers is modeled as a Markov process. This model investigates the effects of leadtime information sharing by a simulation approach. Some example, presented in the last part of this paper, show the benefit of information sharing
Keywords :
Markov processes; retailing; simulation; supply chain management; Markov process; centralized system; decentralized system; distribution network; leadtime information sharing; simulation model; supply chain management; Analytical models; Computational modeling; Computer simulation; Costs; Demand forecasting; Information analysis; Production systems; Random variables; Supply chain management; Supply chains; Centralization; Distribution network; Information sharing; Markovian leadtime;
Conference_Titel :
Service Systems and Service Management, 2006 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Troyes
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0450-9
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0451-7
DOI :
10.1109/ICSSSM.2006.320650
