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4 - Firm’s Green Supply Chain Performance: Effects of Outsourcing
to Emerging Markets
Pritha Dutta, Doctoral Student, University of
Massachusetts,Amherst, Isenberg School of Management,,
UMass, Amherst, MA, 01003, United States of America,
Adams Steven
“Outsourcing” and “sustainability” are the two most significant buzz words in the
realm of supply chain management today.The past decade has seen a growing
trend of outsourcing and off-shoring of operations by companies. This is also an
age where firms are becoming more and more aware of their corporate social
responsibilities and environmental impacts. Hence in this paper we intend to
study the effect of a company’s outsourcing/off-shoring policies on the overall
green performance.
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78-Room 301, CC
Supply Chain Risk Management III
Contributed Session
Chair: Sungyong Choi, Assistant Professor, Yonsei University, 1
Yonseidae-gil, Wonju, Korea, Republic of,
1 - Do Credit Agencies Predict the Financial Strength of a
Supply Chain?
Gurkan Akalin, Eastern Illinois University, 905 A Street, Apt. 4,
Charleston, IL, 61920, United States of America,
This study shows the results from our research about the effectiveness of Credit
Agencies in predicting the strength of a company’s supply chain.
2 - Inventory Control Policy in a Decentralized Assembly System: The
Role of Vendor Inventory Liability
Guo Li, Dr., Beijing Institute of Technology, No. 5 Zhongguancun
South Street, Beijing, 100081, China,
Xu Guan
We investigate a decentralized assembly system that consists of one dominant
manufacturer and multiple suppliers who produce the complementary
components. The manufacturer initially sets a VILP to control the
suppliers’delivery times, and multiple suppliers simultaneously determine when
to deliver their yield many interesting results based on their
decision.
3 - Ripple-Effect and Structure Dynamics in the Supply Chain
Dmitry Ivanov, Professor Dr., Berlin School of Economics and
Law, Badensche Str. 50, Berlin, 10825, Germany,
This study aims at presenting the ripple effect in the supply chains in terms of
structure dynamics framework. The supply chain structure dynamics framework
is presented. We show an example of considering the ripple effect and structure
dynamics in a supply chain design and planning obtained in a practical project for
a multi-stage production-distribution network. Finally we identify gaps in current
research and delineate future research avenues.
4 - Product Recalls, Category Effects and Competitor Response
Ram Bala, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa
Clara, CA, 95050, United States of America, ,
Pradeep Bhardwaj, Pradeep Chintagunta
Product recalls are ubiquitous in a variety of industries. We focus on product
categories where an individual firm’s product recall may have negative
consequences for the entire category. In such contexts, competitors in the
category would have to respond to the recall through their sales effort. We
provide a prescriptive road map for firms facing this decision based on several
factors such as the anticipated category level loss and economies of scope in sales
resource use across categories.
5 - A Parametric Study of Risk-Averse Inventory Models
Sungyong Choi, Assistant Professor, Yonsei University,
1 Yonseidae-Gil, Wonju, Korea, Republic of,
I study a few dynamic risk-averse inventory models using additive utility
functions. I add Markovian behavior of purchasing costs in my models. Such
Markovian purchasing costs can reflect a market situation in a global supply chain
such as random fluctuations at exchange rates or the existence of product spot
markets. I provide my parametric analytical results with finite and infinite MDP
(Markovian Decision Process) problems.
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79-Room 302, CC
Software Demonstration
Cluster: Software Demonstrations
Invited Session
1 - SAS JMP Division – Interactive and Visual Data Analysis with
JMP 12 Pro
David Revenew, JMP Academic Ambassador, SAS JMP Division
JMP Statistical Discovery Software is interactive and visual desktop software for
Windows and Mac, with a complete array of integrated graphical and statistical
procedures. We will demonstrate JMP tools for data analysis, visualization and
exploration, including, Graph BuilderÆ, bubble plots, the data filter, and our
popular mapping tools. In addition to interactive techniques for Univariate and
Bivariate analysis we will look at methods for Multivariate analysis including
Clustering, Principal Components and Data Mining.
2 - AnyLogic – anyLogistix – Every Supply Chain is Unique,
Capture Yours!
Timofey Popkov, Director of Business Development and
Co-owner, AnyLogic
Supply chain optimization software must capture the uniqueness of your supply
chain as well as produce results quickly. The supply chain is the backbone of your
business, it is what distinguishes you from competitors and enables you to win
business. Experience a complete solution, anyLogistix, which allows you to design
carefully, continuously analyze, and adjust to environmental changes. Learn how
to maintain a competitive advantage in your industry through supply chain
optimization.
Monday, 11:00am - 12:30pm
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01-Room 301, Marriott
Military O.R. and Applications IV
Sponsor: Military Applications
Sponsored Session
Chair: Michael Hirsch, ISEA TEK, 620 N. Wymore Rd., Ste. 260,
Maitland, FL, 32751, United States of America,
1 - Sea Escort Transportation
Azar Sadeghnejad Barkousa, SUNY at Buffalo, 4545 Chestnut
Ridge Rd, Apt. 221A, Amherst, NY, 14228, United States of
America, , Rajan Batta, Moises Sudit
Increasing number of violent pirate attacks causes a significant threat to the global
shipping industry, with annual costs estimated at up to US$12 billion. On the
other hand, countries facing piracy are usually poor countries whose
governments are unable to invest as much money as needed to protect the area.
In this study we model the assignment and scheduling of escort ships along with
commercial ships in danger zones to maximize protection with limited number of
escort vessels.
2 - Anthropometric Casualty Estimation Methodologies for
Modeling and Simulation
Daniel Rice, Technology Solutions Experts, Inc.,
209 W. Central Street, Natick, MA, United States of America,
, Medhat Korna, Daniel Louzeiro,
Ashley Drag
The design of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is critical to soldier
survivability for a range of combat operations. Digital human modeling,
simulation, and analysis play a critical role in supporting this technology priority.
This research provides new capabilities for analysis of PPE fit and form for a range
of body shapes and sizes through the use of high-resolution digital 3D models for
improved analysis capabilities to support scientists engaged in the design of future
PPE systems.
3 - Combining Simulation and Optimization to Increase Insights
Walt Degrange, Principal Operations Research Analyst, CANA
Advisors, 6727 Falconbridge Rd., Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, United
States of America, , Benjamin Thengvall
This research uses a simulation modeling USMC Maritime Prepositioning Force
(MPF) exercises in ExtendSim and an optimization tool (OptDef) to increase the
insight gained over using a simulation or optimization individually. We start by
demonstrating the methodology with a small scale model and then increase the
size of the model to test the robustness of the technique. We also cover the pros
and cons of using this combination and lessons learned through integrating these
tools.
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