Simulation-based design of large-scale intermodal supply chain networks

Simulacijski prizak siroke mreze intermodalnog lanca dobave

For the purpose of design and management of supply chain systems of heavy industries, such as that of automobiles, a simulation-based model is presented by this study. The main components and practical deployment of the model are described herein, and specific-purpose software is utilized. In order to effectively distribute cars to many European countries, a large-scale, intermodal logistics network is used. The transport system encompasses a combination of modes, such as rail wagon, truck and ship, and it includes a set of alternative transit routes. The aim is to discover the most effective combinations of transport routes and modes in terms of the total cost (of storage and transport), and subject to a given set of constraints (physical, capacity, financial budget, and delivery time). The resulting network configuration as derived from this study delivers the required level of revenues and profit, based on car sales, while adhering to the given set of constraints.

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• Authors:
  • Tsekeris, Theodore
  • Ntemoli, Paraskevi
• Publication Date: 2011-6

Language

• English
• Croatian

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 87-99
• Serial:
  • Pomorstvo, Scientific Journal of Maritime Research
  • Volume: 25
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: University of Rijeka, Croatia
  • ISSN: 1332-0718
  • EISSN: 1846-8438
  • Serial URL: http://hrcak.srce.hr/pomorstvo?lang=en
• Publication flags:

  Open Access (libre)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobile industry; Design; Industries; Intermodal transportation; Physical distribution; Simulation; Supply chain management; Water transportation
• Geographic Terms: Europe
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01349932
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 11 2011 7:03PM