Modelling performance measures for supply chain systems using discrete event simulation

Performance measures are designed and modelled within a supply chain to evaluate and control its efficiency and effectiveness. This paper aims to emphasise the modelling aspects linked to performance measures intended for simulated supply chain systems. Literature concerning simulated supply chain models and the performance measures used is provided here. The paper also captures a critical discussion concerning issues linked to the aggregated performance measures. A simulation model is developed here which represents a multi-echelon supply chain. The model analysis focuses on evaluating the way in which performance measures can be built when simulation is used