Mathematical supply-chain modelling: Product analysis of cost and time

2nd International Conference on Mathematical Modeling in Physical Sciences 2013

物理学;数学

Easters, D.J.^1

Department of Fashion Management, Marketing and Communication, School of Art and Design, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG1 4BU, United Kingdom^1

关键词: Apparel supply chains;    Global supply chain;    Mathematical formulas;    Multiple contexts;    Product development activities;    Product life cycle management;    Supply chain modeling;    Supply chain modelling;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/490/1/012041/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1742-6596/490/1/012041

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

Establishing a mathematical supply-chain model is a proposition that has received attention due to its inherent benefits of evolving global supply-chain efficiencies. This paper discusses the prevailing relationships found within apparel supply-chain environments, and contemplates the complex issues indicated for constituting a mathematical model. Principal results identified within the data suggest, that the multifarious nature of global supply-chain activities require a degree of simplification in order to fully dilate the necessary factors which affect, each sub-section of the chain. Subsequently, the research findings allowed the division of supply-chain components into sub-sections, which amassed a coherent method of product development activity. Concurrently, the supply-chain model was found to allow systematic mathematical formulae analysis, of cost and time, within the multiple contexts of each subsection encountered. The paper indicates the supply-chain model structure, the mathematics, and considers how product analysis of cost and time can improve the comprehension of product lifecycle management.