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Modélisation des flux [ MGEST2242 ]


5.0 crédits ECTS  30.0 h   1q 

Teacher(s) Jourquin Bart ; Van Vyve Mathieu ; Blome Constantin ;
Language English
Place
of the course
Mons
Main themes

 

Internal flow modelling: flow management
' The flow management issues and challenges.
' The internal logistics: Handling, storage, shipping and transportation.
' Integration of logistics activities.
' Business mapping and cartography.
' Agility and standardisation of processes.

External flow modelling: network models
' Four-stage modelling.

  • Generation
  • Distribution
  • Modal choice
  • Allocation

' Dynamic and multi-agent models.
' Strategic models: the European network for freight transport.

The emphasis is on the methodological aspects of modelling and simulation. The course is illustrated by concrete examples. Students will be expected to carry out a practical exercise using the techniques covered in the course.

 

Aims

 

On completion of this course, students will be able to understand the basic principles governing internal flow modelling (products and services within the company) and external flow modelling (transport of people and goods), both at a tactical and strategic level.

 

Evaluation methods

Written examination and individual work

Teaching methods

' Lectures
' Case analysis
' Students' personal work

Bibliography

' ORTÚZAR J., WILLUMSEN L. (2001), Modelling Transport, 3rd ed., Wiley.
' STEVENSON W., BENEDETTI C. (2001), La gestion des operations : produits et services, 2nd ed.
Chenelière.
' HARRISON A., VAN HOEK R. (2004), Logistics Management and Strategy, 2nd ed., Prentice-Hall.

Cycle et année
d'étude
> Master [120] in Business engineering
> Master [120] in Management
> Master [120] in Business Engineering
> Master [120] in Management
> Master [60] in Management
Faculty or entity
in charge
> BLSM


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