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A hybrid simulation modeling framework for regional food hubs

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  • Anuj Mittal
  • Caroline C. Krejci

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As demand for regionally produced food has increased, regional food hubs have helped to facilitate connections between consumers and small-scale food producers. However, food hubs often struggle to achieve the logistical and operational efficiencies that characterize conventional large-scale food distribution. In many cases, implementation of innovations adopted by conventional food distributors has proved to be challenging and even counterproductive for food hubs, due to their distinct business structure and mission. To address this problem, an empirical agent-based and discrete-event hybrid simulation model was developed to determine the effects of incorporating various efficiency-enhancing practices into food hub warehousing operations. The model was validated using data from a food hub in central Iowa. Experimental results demonstrate the potential usefulness of this model in supporting food hub managers’ operational planning decisions, as well as the effectiveness of incorporating agent-based and discrete-event simulation modeling paradigms to study warehousing operations.

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  • Anuj Mittal & Caroline C. Krejci, 2019. "A hybrid simulation modeling framework for regional food hubs," Journal of Simulation, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 13(1), pages 28-43, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tjsmxx:v:13:y:2019:i:1:p:28-43
    DOI: 10.1057/s41273-017-0063-z
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    2. Demartini, Melissa & Bertani, Filippo & Tonelli, Flavio & Raberto, Marco & Cincotti, Silvano, 2021. "An investigation into modelling approaches for industrial symbiosis: a literature review," MPRA Paper 107448, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    3. Efryta Wulan Anggraeni & Yuanita Handayati & Santi Novani, 2022. "Improving Local Food Systems through the Coordination of Agriculture Supply Chain Actors," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(6), pages 1-19, March.
    4. Fernianda Rahayu Hermiatin & Yuanita Handayati & Tomy Perdana & Dadan Wardhana, 2022. "Creating Food Value Chain Transformations through Regional Food Hubs: A Review Article," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(13), pages 1-24, July.

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