In this blog post I list and briefly describe 38 software solutions that can be used for supply chain simulation. Some of the software solutions listed here are primarily meant for factory or general process simulation but can be applied…
In this article I explain meat processing supply chain characteristics and its main challenges. Referring to my poultry meat industry supply chain simulation framework in Python I point out common simulation applications in meat processing industry. Meat processing supply chains…
Discrete event simulation is a powerful technique used to model and analyze systems that involve discrete, sequential events. I have covered discrete-event simulation extensively in various SCDA blog posts. In this article I point out five classical examples of discrete-event…
In the world of supply chain management, ten transformative trends are redefining the way goods are sourced, manufactured, and delivered. These trends, together with digitalization, e-trade, sustainability, and automation, are fostering performance, transparency, and flexibility. Embracing those adjustments is important…
The ever-growing ecommerce market and consumer demand have disrupted modern supply chains. They have become complex, and a lack of proper management often leads to major losses. For example, India spends about $160 billion on road logistics, twice what countries…