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Backbone Distribution Network Design for the Mexican Automotive Industry

2020 , Retana-Blanco, Brenda , Marmolejo Saucedo, José Antonio , Rodríguez Aguilar, Román , Pedraza-Arroyo, Erika

The logistics network of an automotive company in Mexico was analyzed to propose a better logistics network in the country to improve delivery times to customers. The analysis was conducted with Greenfield Analysis and Network Optimization. Taking into account the information given by the company, it was possible to obtain optimal scenarios for better operation, which involved the construction of distribution centers in the Hidalgo state in Mexico. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020.

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Designing a resilient supply chain: An approach to reduce drug shortages in epidemic outbreaks

2020 , Lozano-Díez, José Antonio , Marmolejo Saucedo, José Antonio , Rodríguez Aguilar, Román

Introduction: Supply network design is a long-studied topic that has evolved to address disruptive situations. The risk of supply chain disruption leads to the development of resilient supply chains that are capable of reacting effectively. Objectives: In the context of public health, drug supply networks face shortage challenges in many situations, such as current epidemic outbreaks such as COVID-19. Drug shortages can occur due to manufacturing problems, lack of infrastructure, and immediate reaction mechanisms. Methods: The case study is solved with anyLogistix optimization and simulation software. RESULTS: We present the results of a hypothetical study on the impact of COVID-19 on a regional supply network. The results of this research are intended to be the basis for the design of resilient supply chains in epidemic outbreaks. Conclusión: Drug providers should consider strategies to prevent or reduce the impact of shortages as well as disruption spreads. ©2020 José Antonio Lozano Díez, José Antonio Marmolejo Saucedo & Roman Rodríguez Aguilar, licensed to European Alliance for Innovation.

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Design of a logistics network using analytical techniques and agent-based simulation

2021 , Marmolejo Saucedo, José Antonio , Rodríguez Aguilar, Román , Meza Callejas, Gerardo , Kelley Urbieta, Mitchell Santiago , Peregrina Acasuso, Saul Fernando , Gutierrez Girault, Juan Pablo

Business Logistics, or Supply Chain, has acquired a notorious relevance in current business management, due to its highly significant impact on the success of the production and service sectors. This work proposes the design of a supply chain that considers disruptive scenarios and improves the level of service compared to the current situation. Discrete event simulation techniques are used in conjunction with agent-based modeling to define production orders. A hypothetical case study was developed to show the performance of the proposal. © 2021, ICST Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering.