... a new integrated approach based on experimental design and computer simulation is proposed for supplier selection. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – In this study, a simulation approach is implemented to determine certain equivalent of parameters values...

.... These results are illustrated in Figure 8. Finally, a summary of the features that users would like to have incorporated in the simulation software that could improve the software they use is presented in Figure 9. Manufacturing systems Computer simulation Software development Europe Logistics...

...Stedrick Saayman; James Bekker Computer simulation is one of several technologies available to improve competitiveness, and simulation is thus often used as a design and/or decision tool in various industries including supply chain systems. The presumed difficult and time‐consuming statistical...

...Frank Castino; Lloyd Watson The basic concepts in the application of computer simulation techniques to materials handling and distribution problems are introduced in the context of strategic planning and option evaluation. Case studies are used to illustrate those concepts and the various...