A multi-formalism architecture for agent-based, order-centric supply chain simulation

Dean C. Chatfield; Jack C. Hayya; Terry P. Harrison

doi:10.1016/j.simpat.2006.09.018

A multi-formalism architecture for agent-based, order-centric supply chain simulation

Dean C. Chatfield, Jack C. Hayya, Terry P. Harrison

Supply Chain and Information Systems

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Agent-based simulation models can effectively represent decentralized systems. However, many supply-chains are order-driven, and agent modeling cannot effectively represent the order life-cycle. We present a conceptual architecture that combines simulation formalisms, allowing an agent representation of the supply-chain infrastructure while enabling a process-oriented approach to representing orders. This architecture allows for a natural, realistic representation of different supply-chain constructs and subsystems while following a consistent overall viewpoint. Our approach provides for excellent representation of supply-chain operations, allows for very detailed operational data to be gathered, and provides efficient representation of concurrent supply-chain activities in a manner that avoids preemption.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	153-174
Number of pages	22
Journal	Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory
Volume	15
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.simpat.2006.09.018
State	Published - Feb 2007

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Software
Modeling and Simulation
Hardware and Architecture

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