International Journal of Simulation and Process Modelling
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Call For papers
Special Issue on: "Modelling and simulation of new business models"
Guest Editor: Peter Ball, Cranfield University, UK
This special issue aims to present the latest thinking on modelling and
simulation beyond traditional operations, manufacturing and supply chain
boundaries. The increasing diversity of supply chain structures, the
emerging business collaboration models, the increasing levels of
outsourcing, recycling, after sales and developments in servitisation all
present challenges to the functionality of existing tools and their
application.
Significant work has been done on modelling and simulating "simple"
service
or production systems as well as business processes and supply chains.
Such
work examines flows of parts, products or information. However, with
business models that have emerged from industry and commerce there are
challenges to the functionality of tools, techniques for model building
and
the understanding of performance through modelling. Information and
product
flows may have to be combined, the products may never leave the model and
products returned from the field.
Examples of emerging business models include:
*The growing industry for recycling and re-manufacture presents challenges
for how to model an operation that has uncertain inputs that need
disassembling and possibly re-assembly. For example, the EU's directive
for
End-of-life vehicles presents challenges to model operations that have to
meet targets on re-use, recycling and recovery.
*Servitisation, such as product service systems, where the manufactured
product is part of a service offering. In the case of Rolls-Royce's "Power
by the hour" approach the manufactured product is owned throughout by the
manufacturer to provide a service to the airline. Another example is the
approach operated by Xerox for the supply and operation of
photocopiers/digital printers. Additionally, integrated product health
management systems may monitor the product in service and sensors provide
signals to the supply chain that a product needs maintenance, repair or
overhaul.
*Increased levels of outsourcing amongst companies results in extended but
tightly coupled supply chains. The flow of product and information is
potentially more complex than in-house operations.
This special issues looks to provide theories, tools and case studies of
the
application of modelling and simulation techniques beyond "traditional"
manufacturing, operations or supply chain systems.
Work can relate to service or manufacturing sectors and can examine the
development of new techniques or the application of techniques for greater
understanding of emerging business models. Work can be at any level from
internal company operations through to strategic supply chain level. The
research may come from any sector and from any field of modelling and
simulation.
Subject Coverage
Papers may include either theoretical or empirical research. Suitable
themes
in this issue include but are not limited to the following:
*How do we use simulation modelling and analysis techniques beyond
"traditional" manufacturing and supply chains?
*What are the challenges and potential solutions for modelling the return,
re-manufacture and recycling?
*How can services or servitisation be modelled and simulated?
*Can "Product Service Systems" be modelled to understand differences
between
"traditional" supply chains and service led supply chains?
*What are the challenges to modelling collaborations between companies?
*How can data from the field or market be incorporated into business
models
and simulations?
*How can planning and control systems be included in models that stretch
beyond "simple" operational boundaries?
Notes for Intending Authors
Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be
currently
under consideration for publication elsewhere.
All papers are refereed through a peer review process. A guide for
authors,
sample copies and other relevant information for submitting papers are
available at http://www.inderscience.com/browse/index.php?journalID=100
Important Dates
Deadline for submission of manuscripts: 31 January, 2008
Notification of acceptance/rejection to authors: 31 March, 2008
Final (camera-ready) papers submission: 31 July, 2008
Editors and Notes
On-line Submission is our preferred route; please use it if at all
possible.
However, if you experience any problems submitting papers in this way, or
require further information about the special issue, please contact:
Peter Ball
Department of Manufacturing, B50
Cranfield University
Cranfield
Bedford, MK43 0AL
U.K.
+44 1234 750111 Ext 5657
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