Optimization of your supply chain is a multi-faceted exercise. From warehousing decisions, to optimized transportation management, it takes a lot to stay ahead in the game.
The warehouse is an essential part of any supply chain. Effective supply chain management is impossible without considering all parameters of the warehouse, its resources and product movement dynamics. The performance of the entire logistics structure substantially depends on the efficiency of warehouse logistics. One of the most substantial simulation modeling applications is the analysis of warehouse/terminal networks. Simulation models help you analyze various options of warehouse/terminal locations, evaluate terminals response to traffic growth, and define the priority of terminal development. An Anylogic analysis would be based on real stochastic characteristics, delivering accurate results.
Transportation and fleet management includes many different aspects: transportation acquisition, transportation planning, routine maintenance planning, fleet maintenance and scheduling, and risk management as well as human resources management. AnyLogic helps users to deal with any these complicated issues, including the most challenging task - transportation management. Simulation modeling will allow you to maximize the transportation load, minimize your costs, and also calculate the probability of traffic costs overrun. You will be able to “play” various schemes of transportation and fleet management, which will allow you to reveal and prevent potential problems.
Decision support in transportation logistics is one of primary areas of AnyLogic usage. Typical tasks are:
longer-term planning of warehouse infrastructure based on business dynamics
day-to-day warehouse resource management
detailed simulation modeling of warehouses based on physical dimensions of buildings, fork-lift-trucks, shelves, products and pallets, aimed at finding the optimal management policy
strategic and operational transportation and fleet control based on the real-time data monitoring, accumulated statistics and simulation-based forecasts
optimal fleet management: planning of maintenance, purchases, renting or leasing of trucks, rail cars, ships, airplanes
risk assessment and risk management in transportation logistics