Title :
Analyzing the supply chain for a large logistics operation using simulation
Author :
Jain, Sanjay ; Ervin, Eric C. ; Lathrop, Andrew P. ; Workman, Russell W. ; Collins, Lisa M.
Author_Institution :
Accenture, Reston, VA, USA
Abstract :
This paper presents a case study of using simulation for analyzing the impact of proposed changes in the supply chain processes for a large logistics operation. The major changes explored include business process changes, and use of new supply chain software. The results of the analysis indicate that the changes in forecast accuracy provide much larger savings compared to process automation changes. A number of insights are drawn from the results of the analyses
Keywords :
business data processing; discrete event simulation; goods dispatch data processing; logistics data processing; management of change; manufacturing data processing; technology transfer; business process changes; forecast accuracy; large logistics operation; new supply chain software use; process automation changes; simulation; supply chain; Analytical models; Automation; Business communication; Discrete event simulation; Enterprise resource planning; Investments; Logistics; Machinery; Performance analysis; Supply chains;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference, 2001. Proceedings of the Winter
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7307-3
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.2001.977424
