Supply chain simulation software II: benefits of using a supply chain simulation tool to study inventory allocation

  • Authors:
  • Andrew J. Siprelle;David J. Parsons;Robin J. Clark

  • Affiliations:
  • Simulation Dynamics, Maryville, TN;Simulation Dynamics, Maryville, TN;Simulation Dynamics, Maryville, TN

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 35th conference on Winter simulation: driving innovation
  • Year:
  • 2003

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Abstract

Using Simulation Dynamics' Supply Chain Builder, a supply chain tool has been developed to study alternative inventory allocations in a network. The model represents the supply chain of a nationwide food production and distribution network. The company produces thousands of product lines and is studying the best strategies for allocating inventory to distribution centers to avoid cross-shipments of product. This paper describes the data needs and logic of this simulation tool along with its effectiveness in comparing strategies for locating SKU inventory in a supply chain.