An investigation of production center-based distribution networks and cross-dock models using open-source (JSL) to generate discrete event simulation models

An investigation of production center-based distribution networks and cross-dock models using open-source (JSL) to generate discrete event simulation models

Chakresh Ahirwar1, Kalpna Sachan2, Hari Mohan Soni3

1Mechanical Engineering Department, Bansal Institute of Science and Technology, Bhopal (M.P.), India.

2Mechanical Engineering Department, Bansal Institute of Science and Technology, Bhopal (M.P.), India.

3Mechanical Engineering Department, Bansal Institute of Science and Technology, Bhopal (M.P.), India.

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Abstract - The purpose of this study is to examine the advantages of having a cross-docking facility inside a supply chain. In this study, we use the open-source Java Simulation Library (JSL) to develop discrete event simulation models. We are also developing an object-oriented framework for supply chain modelling that will include cross-dock facility modelling. Receiving, sorting, and loading are all included in the crossdock facility models. Since cross-dock's internal activities do not need operational performance, the modelling does not fully account for the cross-dock's resources, including personnel and equipment counts. However, the flow, time delays, and inventory components are all simulated because the main emphasis is on how cross-docking impacts supply chain performance. Simulation tests are used to evaluate the performance of the object-oriented library and to compare the performance of two multi-echelon inventory networks with and without crossdocking, with the goal of identifying the key elements that have a significant impact on the performance of the two types of supply chains.

Key Words:  JSL, analysis, design, modeling, simulation.