Springer SUPPLY CHAIN CONFIGURATION CONCEPTS, SOLUTIONS, AND APPLICATIONS. Cham Chandra University of Michigan - Dearborn Dearborn, Michigan, USA

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1 SUPPLY CHAIN CONFIGURATION CONCEPTS, SOLUTIONS, AND APPLICATIONS Cham Chandra University of Michigan - Dearborn Dearborn, Michigan, USA Jänis Grabis Riga Technical University Riga, Latvia Springer

2 Contents Part I Supply Chain Configuration Problem and Issues 1 1. Configuration What is Configuration? What is a Configurable System? System and System Design Concepts Sources of Configuration Impact of Public Policies on Configuration Configuration Problems Configuration modeis Configuration Solutions Why is a Configurable System Needed? Examples and Applications of Configuration Key Issues in Configuration Coordination and Synchronization Conflicting Objectives Complex Network System Variation Over Time Push-Pull Strategies Direct-to-Consumer Strategie Alliance Mass Customization Outsourcing and Procurement Strategies Information Technology and Decision Support Systems Customer Value 16 References Scope of Supply Chain Configuration Problem Introduction Supply Chain and Supply Chain Management A Systems Perspective on Supply Chains The Supply Chain as a Configurable System Supply Chain Management Process Supply Chain Management Problem Domain 24 ^

3 xvi Contents Overall Supply Chain Management Problems Subset of Supply Chain Configuration Problems Integration Supply Chain Configuration Dimensions Horizontal Extent Vertical Extent Objectives and Criteria Decisions Parameters Aligning Objectives Summary 43 References Literature Review Introduction The Design of the Literature Survey Classification Criteria Complexity Criteria Detailed Review Focus Areas for Supply Chain Configuration Summary 74 References Reconfigurable Supply Chains: An Integrated Framework Introduction The Concept of Reconfigurable Supply Chains Need Definition Advantages and Difficulties Requirements Configuration Problems andmethods Integrated Frameworks Existing Frameworks Proposed Frameworks Summary 96 References Methodology for Supply Chain Configuration Introduction Background KeyIssues Configuration Steps Elaboration of Steps 109

4 Contents xvii Initialization of Configuration Decision-Making Circumstances and Modeling Scope Information Modeling Preselection Selection Analysis of Output Data Approbation of Results Architecture of the Decision Support System Summary 125 References 126 Part II Solutions Knowledge Management as the Basis of Crosscutting Problem- Solving Approaches Introduction Crosscutting Approaches - Motivation, Focus, and Significance Motivation and Focus Problem Solving for Configurable Systems Significance of This Approach Taxonomy, Ontology, and System Integration Taxonomy Ontology Knowledge Management System Development: A Proposed Framework Taxonomy Knowledge Management System Reference Model Development of Components of Knowledge Management System Capture Assembly Storage Usage Summary 156 References Information Modeling Approaches Introduction Information Modeling for Supply Chain Configuration Purpose Interactions with Information Systems Development Overview of Modeling Techniques Process Modeling 168

5 xviii Contents 7.4 Data Modeling General Data Model Modeling Technique Specific Data Model Data Mapping Generic Supply Chain Configuration Data Model Summary 180 References Mathematical Programming Approaches Introduction Fundamentals Mixed-Integer Programming Models Generic Formulation Modifications Computational Issues Other Mathematical Programming Models Multi-Objective Programming Models Stochastic Programming Models Non-Linear Programming Models Sample Application Model Integration Summary 204 References Simulation Modeling Approaches Introduction Background Overview of Existing Simulation Models Development of Supply Chain Configuration Simulation Models Approach Representation of Supply Chain Entities Model Generation Sample Simulation Results Summary 222 References Hybrid Approaches Introduction Background Hybrid Modeling For Supply Chain Configuration General Approach Types of Hybrid Models 228

6 Contents xix 10.4 Sample Hybrid Models Sequential Hybrid Modeling Simultaneous Hybrid Modeling Meta-Model Based Feedback Summary 242 References Information Technology Support for Configuration Problem Solving Introduction Information Technology for Supply Chain Configuration Analytical Systems Standalone Packages Data Warehouses Advanced Planning Systems Integrated Decision-Making Environments Supply Chain Management Information Systems Usage Architecture Integration Technologies Prototype of a Decision-Modeling System Summary 261 References 262 Part III Applications Review of Applied Studies Introduction Review ofextended Studies Review ofother Applied Studies Summary 278 References Applications in Automotive Industry Introduction Review of Problem Area Automotive Supply Chain: Trends, Issues and Opportunities Literature Review Information Modeling Case Case Description Data Models Generated Simulation Model 290

7 xx Contents 13.4 Stochastic Optimization Case Business Objectives System Model Results Summary 298 References 299 Appendix Application in Retail: Locating a Distribution Center Introduction Retail Supply Chain Supply Chain Reconfiguration and Facility Location Facility Location Techniques Supply Chain Simulators Overview Modeling Process Supply Chain Simulation Tool LORD Case Study: Locating a Distribution Center Current Supply Chain Problem Definition Evaluation of Alternatives Summary 331 References Future Research Directions in Supply Chain Configuration Problem Introduction Trends and Opportunities in Supply Chain Configuration An Agenda for Future Research in Supply Chain Configuration 337 References 340 Index 341