Description
Book SynopsisA unique, practical guide to the power of simulation in the art of logistics management. Authors show better ways to manage complex logistics systems than seat of the pants decision making, and argue that information systems people must provide management with simulations that are timely and easily understood.
Table of ContentsIntroduction The Normality of Things When to Reorder and How Much? Determining Warehouse Capacity How Many Warehouse Docks? How Many Trucks Should be Owned? Tankers Serving a Pipeline Selecting Aircraft Just-In-Case Inventory for Delivery Push Manufacturing Pull Manufacturing Combining Warehouses Factory Inventory The Economic Run Length Siting an Ambulance Station Selected Bibliography Index
