Application of Simulation Modeling in City Logistics and Economic Evaluation of the Results
MAGAZINE №4 (99) August 2020
AUTHORS VOLKOVA E.M., SOLOVYEV D.M.
CATEGORY Megapolis logistics Simulation modelling
ABSTRACT
These days we can see a growing interest in city logistics. Agglomerations struggle with increasing transport flows which inevitably leads to traffic jams and ultimately to the emergence of road closures. Modern information technologies are of great importance in regulating such flows. Smart cities initiative which addresses numerous issues regarding information, technology, and communication in urban planning is related to these technologies. This concept has become increasingly popular among researchers from all over the world. Within the framework of city logistics, various tasks are solved in terms of content, including the problem of traffic regulation. Simulation technologies can serve as an excellent instrument to see how the implementation of intelligent transportation systems resolves this challenge. This article presents the results of applying an algorithm based on simulation of a transport infrastructure object which does not only provide a noticeable road congestion reduction but also a decrease in time spent by passengers in cars during traffic jams. Approximate calculations of socio-economic effects generated by implementation of the developed algorithm confirm the economic feasibility of its application in urban transport systems of megacities.
Keywords: city logistics passenger transportation urban transport systems transport infrastructure simulation modeling urban planning transport planning
Simulation Modeling of Supply Chain Using System Dynamics
MAGAZINE №1 (96) February 2020
AUTHORS BAZHINA D.B., LUKINSKIY V.S., NIKOLAEVSKIY N.N.
CATEGORY Simulation modelling
ABSTRACT
The article covers issues of supply chain modeling being an important step in the decision-making process. Logistics and supply chain management consider movement and transition of material flow as well as financial, information and other flows associated with it. The characteristics of a flow must be measured considering the dynamics of the flow movement. This determines the importance of simulation modeling in decision-making support system as the approach involves the implementation of modeling system algorithm functioning in a virtual time environment.
The literature analysis, on the one hand, allowed to conclude that the traditional approach to functioning process characteristics determination involving consistent problem solving on the level of supply chain element, is limited or not reflecting the specifics of real processes where the parameters variability in time is possible. On the other hand, there is lack of specific recommendations on building models based on principles of system dynamics as a simulation modeling tool which allows to consider process characteristics variability. This determines the aim of the research a part of which presents supply chain simulation model illustrating the possibilities of the approach. The results of the work can be used both in practice for industrial enterprises and for future research.
Keywords: simulation modeling simulation simulation model system dynamics supply chain modeling modelling decision support system decision making
Comparative analysis of limited stock distribution principles in logistics network
MAGAZINE №6 (95) December 2019
AUTHORS ERMOLINA M.V., ZAKHODYAKIN G.V.
CATEGORY Information technologies in logistics and SCM Inventory management Simulation modelling
ABSTRACT
The article considers the situation when a company needs to distribute limited amount of stock to the regional warehouses in its own two-echelon distribution network. The network consists of a single distribution center and several regional facilities which are serving the company's customers. It is supposed that every warehouse calculates its requirements for the replenishment daily basing on the on-hand inventory, demand forecast, safety stocks and lead-times from the central warehouse. Thus, company's managers are aware of the consumption rate and inventory level at each regional facility. Demand forecasting and final replenishment planning decisions are centralized.
Notion of the "limited stock" refers to such inventory quantity at the central warehouse that is insufficient to satisfy the total volume of all regional warehouses' requirements for the product. Limited stock situation may have varying length in time.
A system of rationing rules or principles should be applied to make a distribution decision in such a situation. These set of rules identify the volume and sequence of the shipments from the central to regional warehouses.
So, in this article authors aim to solve the following problems:
- to identify factors that affect the choice of a certain set of rationing rules for the limited stock;
- to attempt to classify existing rationing principles;
- to identify how the business goals affect the choice of the preferred rationing principle;
- to create an imitation model and check experimentally which rationing principles are the best for each of the business goal
The outcomes gained might be used as a base for the choice of the limited stock rationing principles in companies with own distribution network, and for better tuning of the distribution algorithms in DRP systems or modules.
Keywords: inventory management imitation modeling simulation modeling simulation model inventory planning optimization stock rationing stock DRP
Simulation of Dynamic Supply Chains
MAGAZINE №6(89) December 2018
AUTHOR LYCHKINA N.N.
CATEGORY Analytics and reviews Simulation modelling
ABSTRACT
This article explores the possibilities of modern simulation modeling in the tasks of design and supply chain modeling as systems with structural and dynamic complexity, the study of which should be carried out taking into account multiple risk factors and uncertainties, considering and evaluating the efficiency, dynamism, flexibility and adaptability of the SC based on a variety of indicators used in logistic practice. The use of simulation modeling requires the adaptation of modern managerial techniques and approaches used in logistic practice with the technique of simulation modeling . Useful management techniques based on the use of simulation techniques in the analysis and modeling of SCs are considered, as well as methods of constructing conceptual models of the SC and analysis of the SC using simulation modeling, iterative simulation and optimization procedures for integrated research and optimization of the SC.
A review of the capabilities of various simulation paradigms for analyzing SCs and a review of related scientific literature are also being conducted. It is shown in particular that process simulation modeling is effective for describing the network structure and logistic processes in the SC and is actively used in reengineering projects based on SCOR-recommendations. System-dynamic models of adaptive supply chains allow you to study the complex interaction of material, information and financial flows in the SC, to analyze the stability of the SC, to coordinate the business strategy and logistics strategy of the company. Agent-based simulation modeling makes it possible to describe the behavior, processes of cooperation, coordination and inter-organizational interaction of the participants of the SC and reconfigurable network structures of the SC.
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The Justification of Transshipping Traffic Technology Choice Taking into Account Object Functioning Peculiarities
MAGAZINE №3 (80) June 2017
AUTHORS
PILIPCHUK S.F.
SPASSKIJ Y.B. - Project Chief Engineer, LLC «Morstroytechnology» (St. Petersburg, Russia)
CATEGORY Logistic infrastructure Simulation modelling
ABSTRACT
From the beginning of the 21st century the domestic economy development is characterized by the growth of energy resources export volumes (including coal). This circumstance determined the increased demand for the design, research and modernization of export bulk cargo terminals. Customers’ requirements growth and outdated standards, regulations and specifications define the need to improve design quality. This article covers the issue of material handling technology justification in the stockyard area of the export bulk cargo terminal within organizational and technical design. These terminals have a large throughput capacity and unidirectional material flow. These peculiarities determine their narrow specialization and increased demands for terminals’ functioning reliability. Providing material handling technology in the stockyard area is based on using specialized high-performance equipments with stream-flow transportation – stackers and reclaimers, as well as their combined type – stacker-reclaimers. That circumstance defined appropriateness of the equipment selection type problem research (separate or combined) taking into account special aspects. To solve this problem, the authors suggested to use simulation methods that allowed to create a simulation model of the stockyard area functioning and to carry out experiments of parameters variation. The results allowed to estimate the range of incoming and outgoing flow intensity, which determines preference of choosing schemes with separate or combined equipment’ type. A formalized selection process by using the qualimetry methods based on a system of criteria was offered in reason of accounting special aspects of functioning within justification of the most effective material handling technology with increased accuracy. Mathematical tool, that is used in proposed selection procedure, allows to take into account many parameters, including qualitative characteristics, although it is difficult to present them in concrete values form. Thus, accounting special aspects of functioning becomes possible, which in general allows to substantiate the most effective material handling technology.
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Logistic Modelling of Bryansk-Vostochnyi Railway Station Functioning
MAGAZINE №6 (77) December 2016
AUTHORS
SECHKEREV A.A. - Senior Lecturer, Operational performance management Chair, Russian Transport Academy opened, Moscow State University of Railway Engineering (MIIT) Emperor Nicholas II (Moscow, Russia)
CATEGORY Logistic infrastructure Simulation modelling
ABSTRACT
The forecasting works on cargo traffic appearance at railway stations is in hand for a long time. The possibility of station processes simulation modelling usage is considered. The main structural objects which are necessary for model creation and their technical parameters are determined. The structure for working in the software program “Anylogic” is developed. The program is configured for different situations forecasting with the possibility to choose the best result. For this purpose the input parameters are inserted into the system. They are train set approach, arrival time, schedule, wotk technology and operations sequence, loading and discharging plan, etc. The analysis of received results with subsequent decision making concerning the further process modelling for necessary results generation is carried out.
The model uses the station technological development effectively, defines the componentwise system load, determines bottlenecks. Moreover, it gives an opportunity to realize concerned processes speed regulation and operation period. It serves as the the element of the scenario forecasting system for the whole region operation. The model optimizes data collection process, regulate required resources (the amount of used railways, the nubner of required fleet of cars, etc.|) and calculates the railway station performance indicators. “Anylogic” software usage allows forecasting of work schedule for the nearest day (and more) with the opportunity to correct and influence the situation rapidly until the required result is achieved
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Simulation of different options of supply chains involving rail and road transport
MAGAZINE №6 (71) December 2015
AUTHORS
ZAITSEV T.A. - Postgraduate, Department «Transport business», Moscow State Transport University (Moscow, Russia)
CATEGORY Simulation Transportation
ABSTRACT
In this article five ways of freight delivery are considered: truck-mounted with the ISO 40 ft container mounted on the truck, standard railway with the 40 ft container in the regular Mercury train set, railway with the “box car” in the one-way train and contrailer (both accompanied and unaccompanied). The contrailer technology proves to be the fastest and the least unprofitable one.
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Forming of the optimal supply system with application of simulation modeling software
MAGAZINE №6 (59) December 2013
AUTHOR Pilipchuk S. F., Radaev А. Е.
CATEGORY Inventory management Optimization and economic-mathematical modeling Simulation
ABSTRACT
Even nowadays the task of supply batch’s optimal size determination, which was first examined as long ago as the beginning of previous century, is one of the most actual tasks concerning warehouse systems’ organization of functioning. But the results of the calculation based on Willson’s formula or its further modifications (economical and mathematical models) have restricted practical significance caused by not-taking account of both time factor and stochastic nature of important parameters of logistic process. Mentioned feature defined reasonability of simulation modeling software’s application for solving the task of supply batch’s optimal size determination to achieve more appropriate calculation results.
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Improving the functioning of the production company logistics network using simulation
MAGAZINE №5 (64) October 2014
AUTHOR LYCHKINA N.N., GLAZKOV D.N., HORUZHEVSKAYA A.P.
CATEGORY Simulation Corporate logistics industrial companies
ABSTRACT
This article demonstrates how to use the method of simulation modeling in AnyLogic in order to optimize the logistics network of industrial company operating in the industrial gas market. The model detailed basic processes associated with the transport of the product, the service requests of customers and distribution of the product to consumers. Factors were taken into account, bearing the stochastic nature, such as unevenness of production, weather conditions that affect the level of demand, the number of failures of vehicles, vehicle repair time. On the developed model, a number of scenario studies, which identified the optimal values of the control parameters of a logistics network: the number of rolling stock, additional storage capacity, minimizing the loss of the deficit and the lack of free rolling, leading ultimately to lower total cost of ownership (TCO) .
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Designing logistics infrastructure interregional multimodal logistics center with application simulation
MAGAZINE №5 (64) October 2014
AUTHOR LYCHKINA N.N.
CATEGORY Simulation Logistics infrastructure
ABSTRACT
The article describes the main problems of Russia's transport infrastructure, and in particular, in the Moscow region. As part of the decision of tasks demonstrates the use of simulation as the most effective tool for testing the design and investment decisions by the example of the construction of the Dmitrov interregional multimodal logistics center.
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