An approach for increasing flexibility in green supply chains driven by simulation

Abstract

Flexibility is a relevant topic in the field of green supply chains (GSC), as disturbances lead to additional transport and storage, frequently aggravated by energy-consuming air conditioning requirements. This paper discusses how simulation can support to establish flexible GSCs with specific focus on decreasing CO 2 and energy consumption. For this purpose, the term flexibility is structured into categories, and methodological approaches driven by simulation in supply chains are studied. Flexibility requirements in the context of a GSC are analyzed and potential support derived for increasing this flexibility, gained by a join of simulation techniques, data models and morphological characteristics of flexibility. An approach for systematic flexibility analysis is presented on the grounds of a data mart that represents both internal and external factors influencing GSC scenarios.

Análises De Emissões De Gases Do Efeito Estufa Em Um Sistema Logístico Com O Software Ururau

“…Em outro trabalho, Longo (2012) apresenta a necessidade de considerar diferentes aspectos de sustentabilidade no redesenho e otimização de problemas de cadeia de suprimentos. Com foco mais industrial, o trabalho de Rabe et al (2012) discute como a simulação pode auxiliar a estabelecer um GSC flexível com foco na redução de CO2 e consumo de energia. E, também, Rangel e Cordeiro (2015) utilizaram SED para demonstrar o mecanismo de análises de emissões de veículos em um sistema logístico.…”