Modeling Techniques

Performing a Greenfield Solve
DESCRIPTION:  Greenfield solving is the ability to generate new SERVICE FACILITIES for a supply chain.  All that is required is a set of CUSTOMER NODES.  Th...
Tue, 28 Nov, 2023 at 6:41 PM
Using Solvers
Thu, 12 Mar, 2020 at 8:42 PM
Calibrating a Baseline Scenario
Overview Calibrating a BASELINE SCENARIO is the first step to generating believable scenarios.  In order to calibrate the baseline, it is important to dupl...
Thu, 24 Aug, 2023 at 12:58 PM
Using FTL f(x)
Definition:  FTL f(x) is a distance based mode.  Starboard will provide the road distance and drive time and you provide the cost per truck per km or mile. ...
Tue, 15 Sep, 2020 at 10:44 AM
Adding a flow constraint to a node
Definition A flow or capacity constraint can be added to a facility node which will limit the amount of flow through that node. Method Left clic...
Fri, 21 May, 2021 at 6:10 PM
Modeling Inventory Holding Costs (IHC)
DEFINITION:  Inventory holding costs (IHC) are the total landed impact of holding inventory.  These include:  Cost of capital Cost of space, electricity,...
Tue, 14 Sep, 2021 at 2:35 PM
Using population as a demand proxy
Description:  Sometime a modeler does not have a demand signal or they are only have old data that might not reflect their future demand.  In that case, pop...
Tue, 24 Aug, 2021 at 2:47 PM
Modeling Facility Size or Inventory Required
Definition: A common question in network design is what size of facility do I require or conversely, I have a facility can I model its size as a constraint?...
Fri, 11 Nov, 2022 at 11:57 AM