An Object-Oriented Framework for Simulating Multi-Echelon Inventory Systems

Author

Rossetti, Manuel D. ; Miman, Mehmet ; Varghese, Vijith ; Xiang, Yisha

Author_Institution

Dept. of Ind. Eng., Arkansas Univ., Fayetteville, AR

fYear

2006

fDate

3-6 Dec. 2006

Firstpage

1452

Lastpage

1461

Abstract

In this paper, we discuss the design and use of an object-oriented framework for simulating multi-echelon inventory systems. We present a context for how the framework can be used through its application on two examples. In addition, we describe the design by examining the major conceptual artifacts within the object-oriented model. The framework is built on a Java Simulation Library (JSL) and permits easy modeling and execution of simulation models. The results and discussion indicate the flexibility and power of modeling with the framework. In addition, we summarize our future research efforts to model complex supply chains

Keywords

Java; digital simulation; inventory management; object-oriented programming; software libraries; supply chain management; Java Simulation Library; complex supply chains; multi-echelon inventory systems; object-oriented framework; Analytical models; Discrete event simulation; Java; Libraries; Logistics; Object oriented modeling; Packaging; Performance analysis; Power system modeling; Supply chains;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Simulation Conference, 2006. WSC 06. Proceedings of the Winter

Conference_Location

Monterey, CA

Print_ISBN

1-4244-0500-9

Electronic_ISBN

1-4244-0501-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/WSC.2006.323247

Filename

4117771