Supply networks management

Several simulation-based optimization models in the context of supply chain management can be found e.g. in the area of supply chain network optimization (Preusser et al. 2005) or to simulate rescheduling of production facing demand uncertainty or unplanned shut-downs (Tang/Grubbstrom 2002 Neuhaus/Giinther 2006). A basic approach of simulation-based optimization is presented by Preusser et al. 2005, p. 98 illustrated in fig. 24. 

Delfinann and Albers (2000) discuss further specifics of global supply chain management and network characteristics. They review characteristics such as geographical configuration and production spatial dispersion in global supply chains developed by Dicken (1998). 

In literature simulation and simulation-based optimization is focused on supply chain management areas such as production (Smith 2003 Wullink et al. 2004), inventory (Siprelle et al. 2003), transportation or integrated supply chain networks (Preusser et al. 2005). 

Asgekar V (2004) The Demand Driven Supply Network. Supply Chain Management Review April 2004 15-16... 

Curran T, Keller G (1998) SAP R/3 Business Blueprint understanding the business process reference model, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River Datta S, Betts B, Dinning M, Erhun F, Gibbs T, Keskinocak P, Li H, Li M, Samuels M (2004) Adaptive Value Networks, In Chang YS, Makatsoris H, Richards H (eds) Evolution of Supply Chain Management. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Norwell, MA, pp 3-68... 

Preusser M, Almeder C, Hartl RF, Klug M (2005) LP Modeling and Simulation of Supply Chain Networks, In Gunther HO, Mattfeld DC, Suhl L (eds) Supply Chain Management und Logistik Optimierung, Simulation, Decision Support. Physica, Heidelberg, pp 95-114... 

The dissertation consists of 5 chapters in addition to this introduction. Chapter 2 lays the foundation by establishing the role of production network design within supply chain management. To this end key terms are defined, the role of Advanced Planning Systems in production network de-... 

Supply Chain Management and Production Network Design... 

Vol. 594 R. Hiibner, Strategic Supply Chain Management in Process Industries An Application to Specialty Chemicals Production Network Design. XII, 243 pages, 2007... 

Global supply chain and production network management... 

Putting Global Supply Chain and Production Network Management in Place... 

A. Nagurney and F. Toyasaki, Reverse Supply Chain Management and Electronic Waste Recycling A Multitiered Network Equilibrium Framework for E-Cycling, Transportation Research Part E, 41, 1-28 (2003). 

P. Romano, Co-Ordination and Integration Mechanisms to Manage Logistics Processes across Supply Networks, Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 9(3), 119-134 (2003). 

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