NutriSafe – How Simulations Can Facilitate Resilient Food Operations
2020 shows us once again how important resilient operations are for successful supply chains and society in general. Besides COVID-19,Continue Reading
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Ordering Food Online in a Sustainable Way
In a recent radio interview, I was asked how customers can order food or grocery products online in a sustainableContinue Reading
Consumer-Driven Order Picking Strategies for E-Groceries
Demand in e-groceries is increasing. In practice, a wide range of business models exists. This post focuses on store-based homeContinue Reading
Using GraphHopper within Simulations
The simulation software AnyLogic uses GraphHopper to calculate and visualize shortest paths on real-world transport networks during a single simulationContinue Reading
Simulation Optimization and the Trade-Off between Optimizing and Evaluating
Combining simulation with optimization procedures enables one to investigate complex real-world problems under varying settings and scenarios. Implementation, however, isContinue Reading
E-Grocery Fulfillment Channels
Multiple major retail chains in Austria are offering an extensive range of groceries online. Additionally, numerous start-ups and companies, whichContinue Reading
Optimizing Logistics Operations to Reduce Food Waste
Substantial amounts of food products are wasted in multiple stages of the supply chain. Produce is lost at the field,Continue Reading
Evaluations of Car and Trip Sharing Systems
Providing services at customers’ homes in urban city center is a challenging tasks. Congestion leads to high uncertainty in travelContinue Reading
Simulation Optimization with AnyLogic
Over the last years, I have worked on various research projects requiring the combination of simulation and optimization methods. It isContinue Reading
Routing & Scheduling of Home Health Care Services
Demographic shifts, changes in family structure, the desire to ‘grow old at home’ and cost benefits are just some reasonsContinue Reading
Decision Support for Time-Critical Logistics Operations 