An evaluation of SCOR modelling techniques and tools

Supply chain modelling is an important part of any supply chain improvement initiative. This paper argues that understanding the dynamic behaviour of supply chains is essential to evaluate the impact of adopting different supply chain strategies. Simulation is a key technique for the study of the dynamics of supply chain systems. In recent times a number of simulation systems have emerged that are based on the Supply Chain Operations Reference model (SCOR). This paper uses a case application to investigate the benefits and disadvantages offered by such systems over the use of more conventional business process and general purpose simulation packages. The comparison finds that SCOR-based simulators present advantages over general purpose and business process simulators, although some limitations can be found with all systems.