Using Computer Simulation to Reduce Supply Chain Cycle Time
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چکیده
Few topics in the business literature have received greater attention in recent years than supply chain management. Organizations are recognizing that success is significantly influenced by the ability to effectively manage the flow of materials and information between internal functional areas, across interorganizational boundaries, and with suppliers and customers. As organizations focus on these internal and external supply chains, a recurring question is, “How can materials be moved through the supply chain in a more timely manner?”
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