The Supply Chain Triangle : How Synchronisation, Stability, and Productivity of Material Flows Interact
Author
Source
Modelling and Simulation in Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Empirical evidence created a commonly accepted understanding that synchronisation and stability of material flows impact its productivity.
This crucial link between synchronous and stable material flows by time and quantity to create a supply chain with the highest throughput rates is at the heart of lean thinking.
Although this supply chain triangle has generally been acknowledged over many years, it is necessary to reach a finer understanding of these dynamics.
Therefore, we will develop and study supply chains with the help of fluid dynamics.
A multistage, continuous material flow is modelled through a conservation law for material density.
Unlike similar approaches, our model is not based on some quasi steady-state assumptions about the stochastic behaviour of the involved supply chain but rather on a simple deterministic rule for material flow density.
These models allow us to take into account the nonlinear, dynamical interactions of different supply chain echelons and to test synchronised and stable flow with respect to its potential impacts.
Numerical simulations verify that the model is able to simulate transient supply chain phenomena.
Moreover, a quantification method relating to the fundamental link between synchronisation, stability, and productivity of supply chains has been found.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Klug, Florian. 2013. The Supply Chain Triangle : How Synchronisation, Stability, and Productivity of Material Flows Interact. Modelling and Simulation in Engineering،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513331
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Klug, Florian. The Supply Chain Triangle : How Synchronisation, Stability, and Productivity of Material Flows Interact. Modelling and Simulation in Engineering No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513331
American Medical Association (AMA)
Klug, Florian. The Supply Chain Triangle : How Synchronisation, Stability, and Productivity of Material Flows Interact. Modelling and Simulation in Engineering. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513331
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-513331