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An object-oriented framework for simulating multi-echelon inventory systems

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Manuel D. Rossetti,

Vijith Varghese,

Yisha XiangAuthors Info & Claims

WSC '06: Proceedings of the 38th conference on Winter simulation

Pages 1452 - 1461

Published: 03 December 2006 Publication History

Abstract

In this paper, we discuss the design and use of an objectoriented framework for simulating multi-echelon inventory systems. We present a context for how the framework can be used through its application on two examples. In addition, we describe the design by examining the major conceptual artifacts within the object-oriented model. The framework is built on a Java Simulation Library (JSL) and permits easy modeling and execution of simulation models. The results and discussion indicate the flexibility and power of modeling with the framework. In addition, we summarize our future research efforts to model complex supply chains.

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Rossetti MXiang YYücesan E(2010)Simulating backlog and load building processes in a two-echelon inventory systemProceedings of the Winter Simulation Conference10.5555/2433508.2433736(1833-1845)Online publication date: 5-Dec-2010
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/2433508.2433736
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