Introduction to the art and science of simulation

Shannon, Robert E.

doi:10.1109/wsc.1998.744892

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“…Computer simulation enables us to experiment with a computer model and to know more about the system under scrutiny and to evaluate various strategies for its operation (Shannon 1998). Computer simulations are generally used because they are cheaper than building (and discarding) real systems; they assist in the identification of problems in the underlying system and allow testing of different scenarios in an attempt to resolve them; allow faster than real-time experimentation; provide a means to depict the behavior of systems under development; facilitate the replication of experiments, among others (Brooks et al, 2001;Pidd, 2004).…”

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Investigating the feasibility of supply chain-centric business models in 3D chocolate printing: A simulation study

Jia

Wang

Mustafee

et al. 2016

Technological Forecasting and Social Change

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Abstract3D chocolate printing provides the technology for manufacturing chocolates layer-bylayer, thus offering customers enhanced product value and personalized consumption experience. As business models in the chocolate industry are closely associated with the profitability of the supply chain constituents, it seems appropriate to investigate the financial viability of these supply-chain centric business models prior to their introduction in the real world. In this paper we present two business models pertaining to the supply chain for 3D printed chocolates; we evaluate the financial viability of these innovative models through the use of computer modeling and simulation. The study is based on the commercialization efforts of a UK based 3D chocolate printing technology provider (Choc Edge). The results of the study indicate that 1) the retailer dominant supply chain modelis a potentially disruptive business model innovations that are enabled by the 3D food printing technology, and as such, may pose a challenge to traditional high end chocolate products; 2) the manufacturer dominant model helps manufacturers gain more profits while retailer profits tend to be stagnant.

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Section: Computer Modelling and Simulationmentioning

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Investigating the feasibility of supply chain-centric business models in 3D chocolate printing: A simulation study

Jia

Wang

Mustafee

et al. 2016

Technological Forecasting and Social Change

111

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“…This methodology has been gaining momentum in our field in recent years (Elston, Harrison, and Rutström 2005); (Burmeister and Schade 2007); (Sandri et al 2010); (Sarasvathy 2008); (Perry, Chandler, and Markova 2012), because it allows us to "test designs, layouts, etc. without committing resources to their implementation" (Shannon 1998, p. 7).…”

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Is experience a useful resource for business model innovation?

Mateu

March-Chordà

2016

Technology Analysis & Strategic Management

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“…Desta forma, a simulação fornece a capacidade de rapidamente prever o sucesso ou insucesso que, determinadas decisões irão ter no contexto do processo de negócio. A simulação pode ser usada para explorar novas regras de escalonamento dos recursos, procedimentos operativos, fluxos de informação, regras de decisão, estruturas organizacionais sem ser necessário interromper o normal funcionamento do sistema [Shannon 1998]. …”

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Component-Based Development of Process Simulation Models

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Pereira

2015

Atas Da 15ª Conferência Da Associação Portuguesa De Sistemas De Informação

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ResumoCom este artigo pretende-se abordar o papel que um repositório de componentes de simulação previamente desenvolvidos pode desempenhar em projetos de simulação de processos de negócio. Recorrendo aos conhecidos padrões workflow (workflow Patterns), resultantes da identificação de situações recorrentemente encontradas em modelos de processos organizacionais, e utilizando mecanismos específicos de componentização disponíveis em algumas ferramentas de simulação, constroem-se componentes a (re)utilizar no desenvolvimento de modelos de simulação. Como exemplo, usou-se um processo de negócio -"Reclamação de Encomendas de Clientes" -em vigor numa empresa do sector têxtil, em que um dos autores colabora. Palavras INTRODUÇÃOAs organizações, perante um ambiente complexo e cada vez mais competitivo à escala global, necessitam de se adaptar rapidamente às mudanças que ocorrem à sua volta. É, pois, importante que estas sejam dotadas de mecanismos que permitam uma adaptação contínua às exigências a que estão sujeitas.Contudo, as mudanças organizacionais apresentam sempre riscos, devido ao impacto que estas têm nos processos organizacionais estabelecidos e, de uma forma geral, nos vários componentes da organização, sendo que muitos esforços de reengenharia ou reformulação de processos acabam por falhar quando são levados à prática [Gregoriades et al. 2008].

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Introduction to the art and science of simulation

Cited by 226 publications

References 12 publications

Investigating the feasibility of supply chain-centric business models in 3D chocolate printing: A simulation study

Investigating the feasibility of supply chain-centric business models in 3D chocolate printing: A simulation study

Is experience a useful resource for business model innovation?

Component-Based Development of Process Simulation Models

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