Order release mechanisms in supply chain management: a simulation approach

Abstract

A simulation approach to measuring supply chain performance is evaluated which incorporates order release theory. Within manufacturing a number of order release mechanisms have been developed. The importance of order release is first examined and its applicability to monitoring the performance of the supply chain is proposed. A simulation model of a typical, single channel logistics network was developed. Using the simulation model, each of the order release mechanisms was assessed and close agreement was obtained with the work of previous researchers. A new order release approach is proposed which is found to be superior to those analysed previously and should lead to improved supply chain performance.

Citation

Chan, F.T.S., Humphreys, P. and Lu, T.H. (2001), "Order release mechanisms in supply chain management: a simulation approach", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 31 No. 2, pp. 124-139. https://doi.org/10.1108/09600030110387525