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
Decision Support for Time-Critical Logistics Operations
Christian Fikar
2020 shows us once again how important resilient operations are for successful supply chains and society in general. Besides COVID-19,Continue Reading
Delivering food items is challenging, particulary for fresh fruits and vegetables. Such products often have short shelf lives and furtherContinue Reading
Demand in e-groceries is increasing. In practice, a wide range of business models exists. This post focuses on store-based homeContinue Reading
At the opening of the thinkport VIENNA, I had the opportunity to drive and test electric cargo-bikes. Such bikes areContinue Reading
The simulation software AnyLogic uses GraphHopper to calculate and visualize shortest paths on real-world transport networks during a single simulationContinue Reading
Combining simulation with optimization procedures enables one to investigate complex real-world problems under varying settings and scenarios. Implementation, however, isContinue Reading
To respond to complex river floodings, professional training to foster the comprehension of systemic behaviors and interdependencies is crucial. SimulationsContinue Reading
Substantial amounts of food products are wasted in multiple stages of the supply chain. Produce is lost at the field,Continue Reading
Over the last years, I have worked on various research projects requiring the combination of simulation and optimization methods. It isContinue Reading
To respond to a disaster and to mitigate impact and damages, complex and time-critical situations need to be analyzed quickly. To facilitate understanding, education and constant training of relief forces are crucial. Operations research tools can help to improve decison-making skills by supporting system thinking.