Simulation Supply Chain Analysis

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In this article the application of simulation supply chain analysis is examined. The writer discusses how it can be applied to a manufacturing business in order to improve supply chain flow and reduce inventory and lead-time at all levels of production. The writer also looks at the background behind the whole process. In addition, the writer gives an example of its application to the apparel industry.

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"A supply chain process is made up of the flow of materials information and services and the monitoring and control of this flow which includes raw materials procurement, production, inventory, management, order processing, warehousing, transportation and distribution. The development of functions to support these operations is known as supply chain management. S.C.M. Systems can be developed from the top down starting with a model at a high abstraction level and refining it by a number of steps until the desired level of detail is reached ... "

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