Mit der wachsenden Komplexität betrieblicher Entscheidungssituationen gewinnt auch der Einsatz der Simulation an Bedeutung. Die Entwicklung der Simulationstechnik ist durch zunehmende Anwendernähe und immer komfortablere Benutzeroberflächen, durch Objektorientierung bei der...

Distribution logistics have been strongly affected by recent economic trends: globalization of markets, deregulation of the European freight traffic, a growing part of just-in-time deliveries and both increased competition and strategic cooperation between all parties involved. The book covers...

The book presents the results of the joint annual conference of the four Operations Research Societies DGOR, GM\OR, \GOR and SVOR, held in Vienna in 1990. The main goal was to present practical experiences as well as theoretical results. Both aspects are covered in a balanced way. Papers cover...

The globalization of markets has reinforced the interest in logistics. A constantly raising level of competition among companies stresses the need for improved logistic processes, in terms of cost reduction and increased service level. The book covers the main problems of distribution logistics:...