June 2013
Intermediate to advanced
1233 pages
30h 29m
English
In this chapter, we will look at modeling and analyzing capacity from a manufacturing perspective, as well as how manufacturing and sourcing optimization can be modeled. We will try various what-if scenarios to explore different network alternatives with an example of a chemical company in India.
In this case study, we will review the case of JPMS Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., a large manufacturer of various chemicals. JPMS Chemicals is a privately owned business based in Mumbai, with sales and distribution to other chemical manufacturers and distributors all over India. The company operates a network of four plants located in Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Dewas ...