Teaching supply chain simulation : from beginners to professionals

PERERA, Terrence and RUPASINGHE, Thashika (2015). Teaching supply chain simulation : from beginners to professionals. In: WSC '15 : Proceedings of the 2015 Winter Simulation Conference. IEEE Press, 3548-3556.

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Abstract

Both in academia and industry, supply chain simulation is a relatively mature subject. Academic researchers have produced supply chain modelling/simulation frameworks and have used simulation to teach supply chain dynamics. A review of industrial applications however points to the heavy use of consultants and/or simulation software vendors. The shortage of in-house supply chain simulation skills/practitioners appears to be hampering the wider use of simulation. Although many universities in the UK offer postgraduate programs in Supply Chain Management a very few provide opportunities to learn and experience hands-on simulation. This paper presents how a commercial simulation software that understands supply chain language was used in various settings to develop simulation skills and teach supply chain dynamics. This paper will also outline how an integrated environment involving simulation software and an industry standard supply chain management framework can be used to develop the simulation skills and competencies of supply chain professionals.

Item Type: Book Section
Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018: Materials and Engineering Research Institute > Centre for Automation and Robotics Research > Systems Modelling and Integration Group
Departments - Does NOT include content added after October 2018: Faculty of Science, Technology and Arts > Department of Engineering and Mathematics
Page Range: 3548-3556
Depositing User: Terrence Perera
Date Deposited: 10 Jan 2017 10:19
Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 22:15
URI: https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/14230

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