Demand Estimation and Dynamic Modelling as Timber Products Industry SCM Tools
| Authors: | Laurikkala Heli, JAKK, Finland
Ketonen Matti, Finnforest Ltd., Finland
Suominen Sami, Tampere University of Technology, Finland
Huttunen Pentti, JAKK, Finland
Alaruka Jere, JAKK, Finland |
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| Topic: | 6.1 Chemical Process Control |
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| Session: | Advances in Automation in Paper Making Industry |
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| Keywords: | Dynamic modelling, forecasts, system theory, simulation, metrics. |
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Abstract
In this paper a new approach to the modelling of a supply chain is presented. The chain is modelled with dynamic elements representing the different parts of the chain. Matlab based simulation tools are used to find different stock and transportation management principles. A link to the economical evaluation of such schemes is presented. A scheme is derived for the management of the whole supply chain from forests to users of sawn timber products is to facilitate the long term development of the supply chain management and the necessary information and communication management tools.
