Industrial dynamics model building of a close-coupled production-distribution system

Olsmats, Carl; Edghill, J.S.; Towill, Denis Royston

doi:10.1016/0167-188x(88)90015-8

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“…Those shown in Fig. 1 are typical of real-world supply chains (Olsmats, Edghill and Towill, 1988). As we shall see later, an amplification of demand of 2:1 is typical as orders pass through a single supply chain echelon.…”

Section: Overview Of a Traditional Supply Chainmentioning

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Vendor‐managed inventory and bullwhip reduction in a two‐level supply chain

Disney

Towill

2003

International Journal of Operations &Amp; Production Management

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This paper compares the bullwhip properties of a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) supply chain with those of a traditional "serially-linked" supply chain. The emphasis of this investigation is the comparative impact the two structures have on the "Bullwhip Effect" generated. Particular attention is paid to the manufacturer's production ordering activities as demonstrated using a simulation model based on difference equations. Each of the four important sources of the Bullwhip Effect is documented and considered in turn. The analysis shows that with VMI implementation two sources of the Bullwhip Effect may be completely eliminated, i.e. rationing and gaming or the Houlihan Effect, and the order batching effect or the Burbidge Effect. VMI is also significantly better at responding to rogue changes in demand due to the Promotion Effect or to price induced variations. However the effect of VMI on demand signal processing induced bullwhip or the Forrester Effect is less clear cut. The paper concludes that on balance VMI offers a significant opportunity to reduce the Bullwhip Effect in real-world supply chains.

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Section: Overview Of a Traditional Supply Chainmentioning

confidence: 94%

Vendor‐managed inventory and bullwhip reduction in a two‐level supply chain

Disney

Towill

2003

International Journal of Operations &Amp; Production Management

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“…DOI: 10.1080/09537280310001621967.  known industrial usage by many of our industrial partners, as instanced by Evans, Cheema, and Towill, (1997), Olsmats, Edgehill and Towill, (1988), Disney, Holmström, Kaipia and Towill (2001)  with fine tuning APIOBPCS can reflect Materials Requirements Planning, Disney (2001). Fig.…”

Section: Approximate Dynamic Equivalence Of Hmms and Apiobpcsmentioning

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The dynamics of aggregate planning

Dejonckheere

Disney

Lambrecht

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Production Planning & Control

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Recent software developments in system modelling via transfer function analysis now enables a much broader understanding of the dynamics of aggregate planning to be gained. In particular it opens up the possibility of exploiting filter theory as a focal point during algorithm design. This is particularly attractive in view of the fact that we have established, via transfer function models, that there is commonality between HMMS and the order-up-to replenishment rules used extensively within both local and global supply chains. Filter theory allows us to relate these dynamics directly to present day production planning strategy as observed in much industrial practice. It covers the spectrum of production strategies recently identified as preferred industrial practice. These strategies range from "level scheduling" (i.e. lean production) right through to "pure chase" (i.e. agile manufacture) with appropriate simple algorithmic control support via APIOBPCS software.

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“…(pp. 74-75) QSAM uses a structured modeling framework that can be traced back to the original concept of a manufacturing system by Parnaby (1979), which was exploited by Olsmats, Edgehill, and Towill (1988) within a U.K. industrial context. A key characteristic of the framework is that it endeavors to achieve an optimum compromise between qualitative and quantitative methods of management theory research by making maximum use of resources (primarily) in fieldbased activities in the search for "meaning of evidence" (Eisenhardt, 1989).…”

Section: A Mixed-methods Approach To Supply Chain Researchmentioning

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A Method for Reconciling Subjectivist and Objectivist Assumptions in Management Research

Böhme

Childerhouse²,

Deakins³

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Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies

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Application of objectivist methodological assumptions and overreliance on mathematical analysis can cause researchers to oversimplify reality and thereby generate rigorously derived theories and recommendations that lack practitioner relevance. Although mixed-methods approaches to management research have long been heralded, the details remain sparse about how to reconcile apparently disparate approaches. By reflecting on lessons learned over some 15 years of practical experience with a robust mixed-methods approach specifically designed to bridge the academia-practitioner gap, this article demonstrates how inclusion of an interpretive field perspective yields a much more comprehensive picture of the relationship between the organization and its contextual environment. Thus, a key purpose of this article is to stimulate researchers into adopting a more balanced portfolio of research methods that will simultaneously achieve research rigor and generate insightful practitioner-relevant theory.

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Industrial dynamics model building of a close-coupled production-distribution system

Cited by 29 publications

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Vendor‐managed inventory and bullwhip reduction in a two‐level supply chain

Vendor‐managed inventory and bullwhip reduction in a two‐level supply chain

The dynamics of aggregate planning

A Method for Reconciling Subjectivist and Objectivist Assumptions in Management Research

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