...Kaustav Kundu; Matteo Rossini Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a simulation model to evaluate inventory and distribution decisions like lateral transshipments in a network with multiple products. Design/methodology/approach Data are collected from a company, and a discrete-event...

..., distributing fruits and vegetables, is carried out. The company sends the products from a distribution centre to 27 retailers’ warehouses of 3 different companies in the UK. A simulation study is carried out to measure the reduced traveled distance for delivery of the products and the reduced amount...

... to an experiential technique called large‐scale simulation can lead students to acquire traditional, soft and strategic managerial skill sets. Findings The results show that soft and traditional skills are complementary and together lead to better acquisition of strategic skills and also imply that mastering...

... Balanced scorecard System monitoring Performance measurement (quality) Time to market Simulation Strategy and the formulation of strategy in combination with management accounting are some of the most popular areas in the field of business management both in academia and practice. Traditionally...

...Jyrki S. Rytilä; Karen M. Spens Purpose The overall aim of the research presented is to improve blood supply chain management in order to use the scarce resource of blood more efficiently. Computer simulation is used as a tool for increasing efficiency in blood supply chains. Design/methodology...