Here, we describe a new global model of influenza pandemics. The model includes 321 major cities on six continents, the airline travel among them, and influenza seasonality data when available. This model includes more detailed within-host influenza dynamics, more detailed influenza vaccine behavior, and more detailed seasonality data for tropical regions than other models. Nonetheless, it is a...

This research addressed the Bullwhip Effect (BWE) in the supply chain of small companies and quantified the impact of the interaction between demand management strategies and forecasting methods on BWE. Experiments were performed with four management strategies and three forecasting techniques for different levels of seasonality, lead times, and order batching. Results indicate that no demand m...