Modelling, analysis and optimisation of supply chains by using Petri net models: the state-of-the-art

Karim Labadi and Haoxun Chen

International Journal of Business Performance and Supply Chain Modelling, 2010, vol. 2, issue 3/4, 188-215

Abstract: Driven by fierce global competition, reducing costs while improving customer services by effective supply chain logistics management has become one main concern of most companies. This has created needs for modelling, performance analysis and optimisation tools that can help these companies to improve their logistics networks and operations. In this paper, the advantages of Petri nets as modelling and analysis tools for logistics systems are demonstrated, the recent developments of using Petri net based approaches for modelling, performance analysis, and optimisation of supply chains are reviewed, and future research directions for this important area are explored.

Keywords: Petri nets; logistics systems; workflow systems; modelling; performance analysis; performance evaluation; optimisation tools; global competition; cost reduction; business performance; SCM; supply chain management; simulation; manufacturing industry; service industries. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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