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Supply chain multi-structural (re)-design

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  • Dmitry Ivanov

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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.

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  • Dmitry Ivanov, 2009. "Supply chain multi-structural (re)-design," International Journal of Integrated Supply Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 5(1), pages 19-37.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijisma:v:5:y:2009:i:1:p:19-37
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