The approach assumes a basic knowledge of programming, equivalent to that presented in computer programming. This knowledge is needed to understand how sequences required for software are built and how the book incorporates them in subroutines to make larger routines and, finally, to make a complete system. The book provides basic information for a programmer entering the software field. It wil…
Logistics managers are faced with greater customer volatility, higher customer service expectations and pressure to reduce costs. If these conflicting pressures are to be reconciled, increased supply chain flexibility is vital. Enhanced flexibility is achieved through two types of changes to the supply chain: structural changes, including processes, physical resources and linkages/relationships…
To review the development of software applications and their functionalities/benefits in relation to supply chain management and present scenarios on future development.
The purpose of this paper is to describe the development and teaching of graduate courses providing in-depth experiential learning employing commercial supply chain management software. The benefits of teaching such courses are described, the challenges in offering such courses are identified, and some solutions to overcome the challenges are offered
The purpose of this paper is to develop a method to select the best alternative in a multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) environment when the decision is taken by a group of members in an uncertain environment.
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the transferability of the open source principles of product development from the realm of software to the realm of physical products.
The purpose of this paper is to present a simulation-based evaluation method for the comparison of different organizational forms and software support levels in the field of supply chain management (SCM).
Road transport information systems (RTIS) and their underlying digitized road networks, have recently undergone a major enhancement with the extension from national to international databases. Today operators can choose among a wide range of strategic, tactical and operational RTIS allowing for the effective planning of international distribution. Discusses some modelling considerations behin…
There is little empirical research that demonstrates a link between quality management practice and better project management performance. Some evidence to this effect is presented and analysed. Reviews two studies that examined the relationship between quality management practice and performance in two areas: manufacturing, and logistics. Next, data are analysed from a survey of project manage…
The importance and utilization of information systems in the achievement of integrated service response and supply chain logistics has been shown by several recent studies. Practitioners need to have an understanding of the existance and capability of commercially available software options for integrated logistics management. For educators it is imperative that knowledge about the functionin…
Production scheduling is being focused on increasingly as a critical company activity. Consequently, it is becoming commonplace to hear of finite capacity scheduling systems being linked to existing MRP‐type systems, to provide a more detailed and flexible scheduling mechanism. But how easy is it to accomplish? Focuses on a user′s (a well‐known pharmaceutical company) journey to such a …
Presents an in‐depth case study of the practical experience of applying interactive vehicle routeing and scheduling software at a major brewing company in the United Kingdom (UK). Illustrates the use of the software at all levels of transport planning and addresses strategic, tactical and operational issues; comprises a review of the software′s overall implementation and its consequences …