Integrated Distribution Network Design through Simulation
Adriana Martínez- Osorio
Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla, Mexico.
Santiago-Omar Caballero- Morales *
Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla, Mexico.
Diana Sánchez- Partida
Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla, Mexico.
Patricia Cano- Olivos
Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla, Mexico.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Simulation is important to validate quick-response scenarios, providing an extent on how technology can effectively upgrade a process. Thus, computer simulation is a crucial aspect for supply chain management. The present paper analyses a distribution problem which involves inventory supply planning. Then, a simulation model was developed to evaluate its current performance and to provide a better operation scheme. The advances of this work extend on the modelling and simulation of distribution networks that must comply with retailers’ demands at end points.
Keywords: Distribution networks, computer simulation, arena, inventory management, supply chain.