信息对供应链的影响研究

Information Effects in the Supply Chain

利用一种简单的供应链模型 ,研究供应链过程中的牛鞭效应。本文的研究显示 ,供应链各成员之间的信息交换和合作可以减少牛鞭效应的负面影响 ,降低制造商的安全库存 ,减少供应链过程中的资源浪费。

This paper examines the bullwhip effect in the supply chain using a simple model of supply chain. It shows that information exchange and collaboration within the supply chain can help alleviate negative effects of the bullwhip effect, this collaboration usually reduces the manufacturer's safety stocks and the resource wastes within the supply chain.