SCM Globe has academic and business versions. Easy to use and modestly priced; available to anyone wishing to use interactive simulations for teaching or analyzing supply chain operations. Model and simulate real supply chains anywhere in the world. Step by step case studies, course syllabus examples, and personal support for instructors.
Supply Chain Modeling and Simulation in 6 Easy Steps
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Supply Chain Simulation in 6 Easy Steps
SCM GLOBE leverages Google Maps and enables you to model and simulate real
supply chains or design new ones. Here is the supply chain of a real company that
makes furniture in Indonesia and sells to customers around the world.
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Entities Create Simple, Accurate Models
• Define different combinations of products, facilities, vehicles and routes
• Place them on a map to create accurate supply chain models
Store
Factory
Product Category C
Product Category B
Product Category A
Store
Store
Store
Warehouse
Products – Facilities – Vehicles – Routes
Train
Large Truck
Medium
Truck
Depot
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STEP 1. Define the Products
Start by defining PRODUCTS in the supply chain – both finished goods and raw
materials. Enter name, volume, weight and cost information.
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STEP 2. Define the Facilities
Define the FACILITIES in the supply chain – factories, warehouses, stores etc. – places
where products are made, stored or sold. Enter operating costs, production rates, daily
demand and on-hand inventory [zoom in, switch to satellite view and see actual facilities].
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STEP 3. Define the Vehicles and Routes
Then define the VEHICLES and ROUTES used to move products from one facility to
another in order to meet demand. Specify delivery schedules and products dropped off
and picked up.
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STEP 4. Simulate Supply Chain Performance
Run simulations of the supply chain and see how it performs. Get day-by-day data
displays showing on-hand inventory, operating costs and transportation costs for each
facility in the supply chain.
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STEP 5. Find and Fix Points of Failure
Simulations show where and when the supply chain will fail and provide you with
information needed to fix those problems. Keep improving the design and simulating
the results until the supply chain meets desired performance level.
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STEP 6. See Total Supply Chain Performance
See the big picture – understand how all the different supply chain entities work
together. Explore new designs to improve performance and manage risk as situations
change. Download your simulation data for further analysis as needed.