Computer Simulation in Logistics - With Visual Basic Application

A 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. In doing so, Nersesian and Swartz demonstrate the inadequacy of conventional quantitative methods in dealing with complex logistical systems, and show how simulation can address various logistics management issues. Important reading for logistics managers and computer staffs and for educators seeking better ways to make logistical decisions.

List of contents

Introduction
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

About the author

ROY L. NERSESIAN is Chair of the Management Department at Monmouth College, New Jersey. His previous book Ships and Shipping: A Comprehensive Guide reflects extensive planning experience in the maritime industry.

Product details

• Authors: Roy Nersesian, G. Boyd Swartz
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 20.08.1996
• EAN: 9780899309859
• ISBN: 978-0-89930-985-9
• No. of pages: 264
• Weight: 510 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; COMPUTERS / Computer Science, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Production & Operations Management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Quality Control, computer science, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Distribution, Production & quality control management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Logistics & Supply Chain, Distribution & warehousing management, Production and quality control management, Distribution and logistics management, Business: E-Commerce and Technology