Framework for Modelling the Decision

Abstract

In the supply chains operations planning context, and from a research viewpoint, it has been mainly assumed that different supply chain members make decisions in a centralised manner (one decision centre). However, reality shows that this is not the most usual situation, rather distributed supply chain decision making is. This paper proposes a framework to support modelling the decisional view of collaborative planning from a decision-making process perspective for both centralised and distributed situations. Along these lines, the framework assumes that the supply chain may be composed of one or several decision centres which aim to support every supply chain planning operation. Therefore, the main framework contributions are: consideration of decisions jointly with physical, organisation and information views; the spatial and temporal integration among the different supply chain decision centres; the definition of the macro level for “conceptually” modelling the collaborative planning process and the micro level for developing analytical models in all the decisional activities identified in the supply chains operations planning process. Finally, a brief overview of a real case application is also described.

Conceptual Model Based on Normative Multi-Agent System for Supply Chain Integration of Brazilian Gypsum LPA

“…In the supply chain, enterprises have several control points distributed in a dynamic environment, and each one has a specific objective, but they interrelate in order to solve tasks to cooperate in the market. This means that the collaborative relationships are related to the profits gained by each agent as a member of the chain and by the whole chain (Perales, Esteban, Díaz & Hernández, 2012) Figure 1 shows a supply chain decision-making framework based on logistical and cross-functional drivers (Chopra & Meindl, 2013).…”

Using LEL and scenarios to derive mathematical programming models. Application in a fresh tomato packing problem

“…Moreover, Pérez-Perales et al (2012) propose a framework to support modelling the decisional view of collaborative planning through mathematical programming models.…”

“…During conceptual modelling, different tools are used, like Bizagi, BPWin, iGrafx, Process Modeler, System Architect and Visio, to help understand the domain, the flow of data, products, decisions and the interaction among parties, and to elicit requirements as completely as necessary (Armengol et al, 2015;Giannoccaro & Pontrandolfo, 2001;Hernández et al, 2008;Mula et al, 2006;Pérez Perales et al, 2012). However, there has been no consensus or standardization in this regard.…”