Reference no: EM133783945
Modelling for Manufacturing and Logistics Systems
Describe the supply chain of your chosen manufacturing company, from raw material suppliers to end users, provide relevant figures and flowcharts.
• Critically evaluate the importance of improving the reliability and resilience of the company of your choice through effective demand forecasting and optimised inventory management.
• Describe the most effective demand and inventory forecasting methods, taking into account the specifics of your company (type of production, seasonality, customers, distribution channels, etc.).
• Evaluate the potential for implementing MRP and ERP systems for manufacturing planning, inventory management, purchasing and supply planning in the company of your choice.
• Describe appropriate mathematical modelling methods to improve the reliability and efficiency of the supply chain of the chosen company for different logistics functions (supply, distribution, transportation, warehousing).
• Evaluate the impact of applying technologies such as AI, IoT and Blockchain to improve supply chain coordination, reduce risk and improve cost efficiency in the selected company.