The Ariba Interviews: Re-engineering the Future of On-Demand? (White paper Excerpt)

PI Blogger — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:20:01 +0100

In August of 2007, I was contacted by Ariba’s PR firm indicating that they wanted to schedule an interview between myself and a senior executive from the company. The purpose for the interview was to discuss Ariba’s latest contract win in the Healthcare sector.

Optimization Modeling and the Modern Supply Chain

PI Blogger — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:24:36 +0100

Member Question:

Have you been able to utilize simulation or optimization modeling to solve a demand-side supply chain problem? If so, what was it?

My Response:

There have been numerous studies and reports on the various methods (i.e. Monte Carlo) used in determining supply chain optimization.

I would have to say that my preferred method has been to use the heuristic approach under an agent-based model in which the unique operating attributes of each stakeholder is understood separately before a collective outcome is identified and achieved.

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The Ariba Interviews: Re-engineering the Future of On-Demand? (White paper Excerpt)

Optimization Modeling and the Modern Supply Chain