Modeling and analysis of a generic cross-docking facility
WSC '05 Proceedings of the 37th conference on Winter simulation
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The purpose of this paper is to validate and test the adequacy of an analytical expression to calculate proper safety stock levels using simulation techniques. The model refers to a periodic review system and a lot-4-lot replenishment policy, with randomness in forecast errors and in order fulfillment. The simulation model is formulated in a spreadsheet environment using MS Excel® and @Risk®. The percentage of periods without stockout is computed and compared to the theoretical value expected by the assumptions inherent to the analytical expression.