This paper aims to model and minimize transportation costs in collecting tree logs from several regions and delivering them to the nearest collection point. This paper presents agent-based modeling (ABM) that comprehensively encompasses the key elements of the pickup and delivery supply chain...

Purpose – Agent-based computer simulation gives new possibilities to model service supply chains which combine flow of people, geographical elements, demand patterns and service rates. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate by using an example how agent-based modeling can be used for...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to propose a simulation study of the “steel supply chain” to demonstrate the effect of inventory management and demand variety on the bullwhip effect mitigation. Design/methodology/approach – The relevant literature is reviewed, and then the simulation...