Computer Simulation in Logistics: With Visual Basic Application

A unique, practical guide to the power of simulation in the art of logistics management. Authors show better ways to manage complex logistics systems than seat of the pants decision making, and argue that information systems people must provide management with simulations that are timely and easily understood. In doing so, Nersesian and Swartz demonstrate the inadequacy of conventional quantitative methods in dealing with complex logistical systems, and show how simulation can address various logistics management issues. Important reading for logistics managers and computer staffs and for educators seeking better ways to make logistical decisions.

Integrates the concepts of logistics management and simulation to help executives and managers improve their logistics decisions.

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An introduction for logistics managers to the uses of simulation as a technique to provide quantitative responses to typical industrial problems, and detailing staff instructions on setting up and evaluating simulations. Nersesian (management, Monmouth U.) and Swartz (mathematics, Monmouth U.) choose BASIC and VISUALBASIC as their operating language, illustrating the applications by applying them to general situations such as warehouse capacity, just-in-case inventory for delivery, push and pull manufacturing, factory inventory, and selecting aircraft. Includes code. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

ROY L. NERSESIAN is Associate Professor in the Management Department at Monmouth University, New Jersey, and a maritime logistics consultant.

G. BOYD SWARTZ is Professor of Mathematics and Chair of the Mathematics Department at Monmouth University.