A time scheduling model of logistics service supply chain based on the customer order decoupling point: a perspective from the constant service operation time.
In mass customization logistics service, reasonable scheduling of the logistics service supply chain (LSSC), especially time scheduling, is benefit to increase its competitiveness. Therefore, the effect of a customer order decoupling point (CODP) on the time scheduling performance should be considered. To minimize the total order operation cost of the LSSC, minimize the difference between the expected and actual time of completing the service orders, and maximize the satisfaction of functional logistics service providers, this study establishes an LSSC time scheduling model based on the CODP. Matlab 7.8 software is used in the numerical analysis for a specific example. Results show that the order completion time of the LSSC can be delayed or be ahead of schedule but cannot be infinitely advanced or infinitely delayed. Obtaining the optimal comprehensive performance can be effective if the expected order completion time is appropriately delayed. The increase in supply chain comprehensive performance caused by the increase in the relationship coefficient of logistics service integrator (LSI) is limited. The relative concern degree of LSI on cost and service delivery punctuality leads to not only changes in CODP but also to those in the scheduling performance of the LSSC.
College of Management and Economics, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Weihua
0000-0002-8698-528X
W
Liu
College of Management and Economics, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Yi
Y
Yang
College of Management and Economics, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Haitao
H
Xu
College of Management and Economics, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Xiaoyan
X
Liu
College of Management and Economics, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Yijia
Y
Wang
College of Management and Economics, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China.
Zhicheng
Z
Liang
D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D013996:Time and Motion Studies