SIMULATION IN RAND'S LOGISTICS SYSTEMS LABORATORY,

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Abstract:

The techniques of simulation being developed for the Logistics Laboratory are applicable to many kinds of supply and distribution systems. With modifications, it should be possible to extend the techniques to many industrial and business enterprises where servicetesting of new management policies and procedures is desirable but difficult to implement because of organizational interactions or the danger of disrupting ongoing activities. The kinds of problems that seem especially relevant are those involving inventory control, inventory size, centralized versus decentralized procurement, centralized versus decentralized stocking, etc.

Author(s):
Haythorn, William W.
Author Organization(s):
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CALIF
Supplementary Note:
Prepared for presentation at the joint AIIE-ORSA-TIMS Symposium on System Simulation, Hotel Statler, New York City, 16-17 May 1957. Legibility of this document is in part unsatisfactory. Reproduction has been made from best available copy.
Annotation:
Simulation in RAND'S logistics systems laboratory.
Pagination:
0010

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
P-1075
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*LOGISTICS, SIMULATION), (*AIR FORCE OPERATIONS, LOGISTICS), INVENTORY CONTROL, DATA PROCESSING, MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING, AIR FORCE RESEARCH
Report Date:
1957 Apr 30