Intelligent Autonomous Vehicles in digital supply chains: A framework for integrating innovations towards sustainable value networks
Intelligent Autonomous Vehicles in digital supply chains: A framework for integrating innovations towards sustainable value networks
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DOI：
10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.01.173
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发表时间：
2018-04-20
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11.1
通讯作者：
Srai, Jagjit Singh
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作者：
Bechtsis, Dimitrios;Tsolakis, Naoum;Srai, Jagjit Singh
本研究的主要目标是提供一个框架，捕捉主要的软件架构元素，用于开发高度定制的仿真工具，支持智能自动驾驶汽车（IAVs）在可持续供应网络中的有效集成，作为运营管理议程中的新兴领域。为此，该研究的贡献有四个方面，包括：(i)审查用于评估与供应链（SC）生态系统中可持续性影响相关的iav性能的软件模拟工具和平台，（ii）用于监测和评估通过在运营中使用创新iav定义的SC可持续性绩效的集成软件框架，（iii）通过稳健的五阶段逐步过程将拟议的SC框架转换为相应的软件应用程序。及（iv）示范已开发的软件工具，并将其应用于在可定制仓库模式下运作的IAV系统的案例。我们的分析强调了分散式软件管理架构带来的灵活性，从而实现了SC网络的动态重新配置。此外，开发的试点模拟工具可以帮助运营经理捕捉设施的运营需求，并在考虑可持续性参数的同时评估IAV系统的性能。(C) 2018年作者。Elsevier Ltd.出版。这是一篇基于CC BY许可的开放获取文章。
The principal objective of this research is to provide a framework that captures the main software architecture elements for developing highly customised simulation tools that support the effective integration of Intelligent Autonomous Vehicles (IAVs) in sustainable supply networks, as an emerging field in the operations management agenda. To that end, the study's contribution is fourfold including: (i) a review of software simulation tools and platforms used in assessing the performance of IAVs interlinked with sustainability ramifications in supply chain (SC) ecosystems, (ii) an integrated software framework for monitoring and assessing the sustainability performance of SCs defined by the utilisation of innovative IAVs in operations, (iii) a translation of the proposed SC framework into a corresponding software application through a robust five-stage stepwise process, and (iv) a demonstration of the developed software tool through its application on the case of an IAV system operating in a customisable warehouse model. Our analysis highlights the flexibility resulting from a decentralised software management architecture, thus enabling the dynamic reconfiguration of a SC network. In addition, the developed pilot simulation tool can assist operations managers in capturing the operational needs of facilities and assessing the performance of IAV systems while considering sustainability parameters. (C) 2018 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY license.