A state-transition simulation model for the spread of Salmonella in the pork supply chain.
Monique A. van der GaagFred VosHelmut W. SaatkampMichiel van BovenPaul van BeekRuud B. M. HuirnePublished in: Eur. J. Oper. Res. (2004)
Keyphrases
- simulation model
- supply chain
- state transition
- state transitions
- input output
- hidden markov models
- supply chain management
- black box
- state space
- agent based simulation
- discrete event
- simulation models
- bullwhip effect
- lead time
- mathematical model
- operating costs
- markov chain
- probability distribution
- finite state machines
- quantity discount
- inventory management
- decision making
- inventory control
- object oriented
- cost savings
- rfid technology
- service level
- customer demand
- distribution centers
- trading agents
- supplier selection