Modelling of the Logistic Supplier-Consumer Behavior

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Abstract

The paper highlights the problems of mathematical modelling in the delivery system. The system describes the suppliers who offer different types of products as well as the consumers who order different products. Products are ordered at stochastic times, however, manufacturers offer predictable demand. The problem becomes more complex when the number of orders grows. The structure of the system is shown, equations of state are introduced and control algorithms as well as criteria are proposed. Orders change their state which leads to modifying it at every decision stage. The same concerns the actual output of manufacturers which also has to be modified. Therefore, the problem consists of the design of such a delivery pattern which can minimise losses of the discussed company. The goal of the paper is to present the mathematical model of the logistic system taking into account the consumer-supplier relations. The model forms the basis for the subsequent information support tool.

Keywords

Logistic modelling Mathematical modelling Delivery system Information support Computational modelling Simulation Heuristic algorithms Business process management Optimisation 
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Acknowledgement

This paper was supported by the project SGS/19/2016 at the Silesian University in Opava – Advanced Mining Methods and Simulation Techniques in the Business Process Domain.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Silesian University in OpavaSchool of Business Administration in KarvináKarvináCzech Republic
  2. 2.Institute of Management and Information TechnologyBielsko-BialaPoland

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