An MSE-based simulation capability for strategic and tactical logistics

We have developed and applied modeling, simulation, and analysis capabilities for addressing strategic and tactical logistics problems in the chemical industry. These problems have to do with determining capital equipment requirements and assessing alternative strategies for logistics operations. Applications require short turn around time. While similar in many respects, each application requires its own tailored solution. The modular simulation environment approach has been used to manage a set of software, including a commercial simulation environment, general purpose software, and application specific tools. This set of software tools supports quick model development and delivery of simulation results. Data organization strategies for voluminous model input data and simulation results have been defined. Through this application work, requirements for a more general MSE implementation have been established