Digitalization and Simulation of Logistics Systems

Module 1: Introduction to Logistic Systems, Automation, and Digitalization

• Overview of Logistic Systems
• Automation in Logistics Systems
• Digitalization in Logistics
• Case Studies

Module 2: Stochastic Simulation and Inventory Management under Uncertainty

• Introduction to Monte-Carlo spreadsheet simulation
• Inventory management systems under uncertainty - policies and performance metrics
• Simulation modeling of inventory management systems
• Simulation modeling of basic queueing systems

Module 3: Discrete Event Simulation of Logistic Systems

• Introduction to advanced computer simulation, and digital twin technology
• Introduction to Discrete Event Simulation (DES) & simulation software
• Simulation modeling and analysis of the logistics systems

This is a specialization course in the 4th semester of the INGLOG study program. The course consists of three modules:

Knowledge:

After completing the course, the candidate will have specific knowledge about:

• Logistical systems, automation, and digitalization of such systems
• Inventory management under uncertainty, various policies, and their simulation
• Safety Stock, Service Level, and Fill Rate
• Simulation of a real logistical system using DES software.

Ferdigheter:

After taking the course, the candidate will be able to

• understand various logistical systems, automation, and digitalization technologies in logistics
• evaluate the automation of a logistical system, or apply a digitalization technology
• build simulation models for inventory management under uncertainty, and analyze the obtained results
• build and run a DES model for a simple production or warehouse system by using a software

General competence

After taking the course, the candidate will have a good understanding of

• innovation and innovative thinking
• Systems Thinking, and problem-solving

Lectures, exercises, simulation laboratory, semester project.