A Discrete Simulation Framework for Part Replenishment Optimization

David Alfred Ostrowski, Bradley Graham, Oleg Gusikhin

2013

Abstract

Supply Chains are difficult to plan as they involve complex relations and maintain dynamically changing variables that influence them. In this paper, we present a discrete event simulation framework for purpose of decision making in a replacement auto parts Supply Chain. Ford Motor’s Parts, Supply and Logistics (PS&L) department supports a Supply Chain that represents a trade-off where parts are either maintained at a central distribution facility or sent directly to local distribution center. This represents a compromise between inventory transportation costs and accessibility in parts distribution. To support decisions within this environment, we present a framework to characterize this scenario as a discrete simulation problem allowing for the means to evaluate controls for the determination of optimal inventory (on-hand inventory dollars), fill rate and labor costs. Our case study results demonstrate the necessary dynamics to support this decision making process.

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Alfred Ostrowski D., Graham B. and Gusikhin O. (2013). A Discrete Simulation Framework for Part Replenishment Optimization . In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications - Volume 1: SIMULTECH, ISBN 978-989-8565-69-3, pages 467-473. DOI: 10.5220/0004633004670473


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@conference{simultech13,
author={David Alfred Ostrowski and Bradley Graham and Oleg Gusikhin},
title={A Discrete Simulation Framework for Part Replenishment Optimization},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications - Volume 1: SIMULTECH,},
year={2013},
pages={467-473},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0004633004670473},
isbn={978-989-8565-69-3},
}


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TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications - Volume 1: SIMULTECH,
TI - A Discrete Simulation Framework for Part Replenishment Optimization
SN - 978-989-8565-69-3
AU - Alfred Ostrowski D.
AU - Graham B.
AU - Gusikhin O.
PY - 2013
SP - 467
EP - 473
DO - 10.5220/0004633004670473