Supply chain multi-structural (re)-design

Dmitry Ivanov

International Journal of Integrated Supply Management, 2009, vol. 5, issue 1, 19-37

Abstract: In the framework of Supply Chain (re)-Design (SCD), different structures (functional, organisational, informational, etc.) are (re)-formed. These structures are interrelated and change in their dynamics. How is it possible to avoid structural incoherency and consistency and to achieve comprehensiveness by (re)-designing supply chains? This paper introduces a new approach to simultaneous multi-structural SCD with structure dynamics considerations. For the conceptual and mathematical models, we propose to apply multi-structural macro-states and dynamical alternative multi-graphs. The research approach is theoretically based on the combined application of operations research, agent-based modelling and control theory. The results show the multi-structural and inter-disciplinary treatment allows comprehensive and realistic SCD problem formulation and solution. We emphasize the flexibility of the proposed approach and optimisation-supported simulation. The proposed methodology enhances managerial insight into supply chains at the strategic and tactical levels and serves to assist decision-makers in SCD.

Keywords: SCD; supply chain design; supply chain redesign; multiple structure design; structure dynamics; multi-structural states; dynamical alternative multi-graphs; optimisation; heuristics; simulation; supply chain management; SCM. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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