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This document provides information about the M454 Logistics Modelling and Simulation module taught by Dr. Chee Khian Sim. It outlines the timetable, aims, learning outcomes, syllabus, assessments and resources. The module uses simulation theory and the SIMUL8 software to model and solve logistics and supply chain management problems. It consists of lectures and lab sessions over 11 weeks with assessments including a coursework and in-class test. References and support resources are also listed.

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This document provides information about the M454 Logistics Modelling and Simulation module taught by Dr. Chee Khian Sim. It outlines the timetable, aims, learning outcomes, syllabus, assessments and resources. The module uses simulation theory and the SIMUL8 software to model and solve logistics and supply chain management problems. It consists of lectures and lab sessions over 11 weeks with assessments including a coursework and in-class test. References and support resources are also listed.

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16/01/2018

M454: Logistics Modelling


Simulation
Dr. Chee Khian Sim
Senior Lecturer
Logistics, Operational Research and Analytics
Group
Department of Mathematics
[email protected]
Tel: 023 9284 6788
Office: LG 1.34
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My Education
• Ph.D. in Optimisation (2005) – National
University of Singapore.
• M.Sc. in Optimisation (1997) – University
of Washington, Seattle.
• B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics (1993) –
National University of Singapore.

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My Research Interests
• Semi-definite programming – theory and
applications.
• Supply chain optimisation, in particular,
inventory management.
• Subgradient methods.

Timetable for Week 25-35


There are altogether 11 study weeks.

• Week 25-26 (2 weeks): 2 lectures per


week.

• Week 27-35 (9 weeks): 1 lecture and 2


lab session per week.

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Venue and Day/Time


• Week 25 – 26:
o First lecture: LG 1.22, Thu. 9am – 10am.
o Second lecture: LG 1.22, Thu. 10am – 11am.

• Week 27 – 35:
o Lecture: LG 1.22, Thu. 3pm – 4pm.
o Lab sessions: LG 0.07, Thu. 9am – 11am.

Aims
1. To enable you to gain a thorough understanding of
logistics and supply chain management modelling
at a local, regional and international level.
2. To equip you with sophisticated simulation methods
to tackle complex and highly dynamic logistics and
supply chain management problems.
3. To enable you to model and solve practical logistics
and supply chain management problems using the
simulation computer package, SIMUL8.

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Learning Outcomes
1. Formulate and solve simulation models
arising in logistics and supply chain
management.
2. Present the results of logistics and
supply chain management models and
solutions in the form of written reports.
3. Gain an understanding of using SIMUL8
to solve logistics and supply chain
management problems.

Things to Note
• You are expected to attend all lectures
and lab sessions to be successful at the
assessments.
• You are expected to catch up on any
work if you miss a lecture. It is your
responsibility to read through the lecture
notes and ensure you understand
them.
• Raise questions if in doubt.
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Things to Note (Cont.)


• Other responsibilities include completing the lab
questions not completed in lab sessions, and to
consult books given in the reference list as and when
deemed necessary.
• You are expected to read your emails regularly
concerning matters of the unit.
• Any information pertinent to the administration of the
unit will be given out at the beginning of each
lecture. If you miss the information, it is your
responsibility to check with your classmates or contact
me (LG 1.34, [email protected]) in order to
obtain any relevant information that you may have
missed.
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Syllabus Outline
• Theory of discrete event simulation,
simulation components, concepts of time,
random number generation, queue
management.
• International logistics and supply chain
management case studies in simulation.
• SIMUL8 used for modelling and solving
logistics and supply chain management
problems.
• Reporting of results using written reports.
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Syllabus Outline
• Lectures:
o Learn simulation theory.
o Learn how to use SIMUL8 to build simulation
models.
• Lab sessions:
o Hands-on practice on simulation modelling
using SIMUL8.

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Assessment
• A piece of coursework, worth 25%, on
simulation.
o Involves modelling, analysing, evaluating and
writing a report on a simulation case.
o Use of SIMUL8 is a requirement.
• An 1 hour in-class test, worth 25%, on
simulation.
o Mainly to test the theory of simulation.
o May have questions on the use of SIMUL8.
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Resources
• Notes/slides available on Moodle before each
lecture.
• Practice questions available on Moodle
before each lab session.
• Solutions to lab session questions after each
lab session.
• Math Café; Learning support tutors;
Discussions among yourselves and with
lecturer.

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Resources (Cont.)
• My Math Café hours: Every Wednesday, 12pm
to 2pm.
• Math Café: http://www.port.ac.uk/department-of-
mathematics/maths-cafe/
• Learning support tutors:
http://www.port.ac.uk/faculty-of-
technology/learning-support-and-
services/learning-support-tutors/

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References
1. Wayne L. Winston, Operations Research,
Applications and Algorithms. 4th Edition.
Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning, 2004.
2. Averill M. Law, Simulation Modeling &
Analysis. 4th Edition. McGraw-Hill, 2007.
3. Stewart Robinson, Simulation, The
Practice of Model Development and Use.
2nd Edition. Palgrave Macmillan, 2014.

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References (Cont.)
4. Jerry Banks, John S. Carson II, Barry L.
Nelson & David M. Nicol, Discrete-Event
System Simulation. 5th Edition. Pearson
Education, Inc., 2010.
5. Jaret W. Hauge & Kerrie N. Paige,
Learning SIMUL8: The Complete Guide.
2nd Edition. PlainVu Publishers, 2004.
6. SIMUL8 User’s Guide.
o Available on unit’s Moodle website.

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