Model-based decision support for supply chains. (6th March 2007)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ganapathy, Subhashini; Narayanan, S.; Srinivasan, Krishnamurthy
• Is Part Of: International journal of simulation and process modelling. Volume 2:Number 3/4(2006)
• Page Start: 188
• Page End: 197
• Publication Date: 2007-03-06
• Subjects: decision support systems -- DSS -- interactive modelling -- supply chain management -- SCM -- simulation modelling -- decision making -- supply chain performance -- agent-based systems -- multi-agent systems -- software agents; Management -- Computer simulation -- Periodicals; Mathematical models -- Periodicals; Operations research -- Periodicals; Simulation methods -- Periodicals; 003.05
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1740-2123

Abstract

Advances in software algorithms, and operations research methods provide the opportunity for effectively modelling decentralised decision making in large-scale systems operating in dynamic, uncertain environments. Computer models typically contain software abstractions with an excellent mapping to real-world entities that can be rapidly assembled and used for predicting system performance under a variety of alternative situations. This paper outlines fundamental issues in modelling and human-centred decision making and presents an interactive system that follows the philosophy of mixed-initiative collaboration where human decision makers and automated agents work together in achieving high joint performance in the context of a supply chain system.