Simulation-Based Analysis of the Nervousness within Semiconductors Supply Chain Planning: Insight from a Case Study

Behrouz Alizadeh Mousavi, Radhia Azzouz, Cathal Heavey, Hans Ehm

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

In the growing globalization of production systems, the complexity of supply chains as socio-technical systems is escalating which, consequently, increases the importance of strong planning systems. Plans are developed to structure production in end-to-end supply chains that can experience nervousness due to uncertainties that results in unsatisfied customers. Although the external causes of nervousness and instabilities in supply chain planning systems were previously considered in the literature, internal nervousness of planning these complex networks can result from how the sub-components of the planning system interact. To study internal nervousness, a supply chain system of a semiconductor manufacturer is investigated as a case study. We examine internal nervousness of demand fulfillment by proposing a multi-paradigm simulation approach that combines discrete event and agent-based simulation. The results provide insight into the importance of visibility on the internal interactions of supply chain networks to reduce instability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2396-2407
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9781728132839
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2019
Event2019 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2019 - National Harbor, United States
Duration: 8 Dec 201911 Dec 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings - Winter Simulation Conference
Volume2019-December
ISSN (Print)0891-7736

Conference

Conference2019 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNational Harbor
Period8/12/1911/12/19

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Simulation-Based Analysis of the Nervousness within Semiconductors Supply Chain Planning: Insight from a Case Study'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this