Supply chain dynamics in the SCOR model — A simulation modeling approach

Abstract

Supply Chain Simulation (SCS) is today a well-defined branch of discrete-event simulation applications. The differences between different applications are usually small, but in the case of SCS, models tend to be larger, take longer time to build and are harder to validate. To remedy some of these issues in SCS, we propose to use the SCOR model (Supply Chain Operations Reference Model) as a tool to speed up the simulation modeling of supply chains. The SCOR model can be useful in the conceptual phase, the modeling phase, and in the experimental phase of a simulation project. In SCOR Template, a modeling template in Arena, all level 3 processes of Source, Make, and Deliver are modeled to provide the SCS model builder a tool that is fast, follows the SCOR standards in processes and metrics, and simple to use. Here we report on the third version of the SCOR Template.

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“…Liu (2009) The SCOR model is a popular tool for designing and simulating of supply chain processes. Persson et al (2012) combined the SCOR model and discrete-event simulation to design supply chain processes. They reported that comprehensive and well-documented SCOR metrics enable faster model building for ERP-systems.…”

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“…One of the topical studies dealing with the SCOR model and simulation is [6]. The authors introduce the process of SCOR template development for discrete event simulation software ARENA, as well as the application of this template for creating a model and obtaining simulation results.…”

“…In the context, the traditional simulation approach, based on the concept of discrete-event system (DES), is adhered [7]. In [6], the authors demonstrate how the main disadvantage of the SCOR model, i.e., static nature, is overcome by the dynamics of ARENA simulation model. The authors conclude that their developed SCOR template is an effective tool for faster building of SC simulations.…”

“…At the moment, the SCOR model version 11.0 is actual, so the process Enable should be considered, as well as more attention should be devoted to SCOR model metrics [1]. The authors in [6], [8] and [9] continue the development of the SCOR model and simulation model association. 86 One of the first described attempts of implementing the SCOR model processes in simulation software is a dynamic decision support and management tool for supply chains named e-SCOR, developed by Gensym [10].…”

Atomic Supply Chain Modelling for Risk Management Based on SCOR

“…Currently, supply chain simulation is an integral part of discrete event simulation applications [10]. [11] mentions that the SCOR model can be used to build powerful Atomic Supply Chain Modelling for Risk Management based on SCOR 585 simulation models based on discrete event simulation.…”