PT4067 Simulation Modelling and Analysis Assignment 2 2026 | University of Limerick

PT4067 Assignment 2

University of Limerick, Autumn 2026

Davoud Hosseinnezhad

Objective

The aim of this assignment is to deepen students’ understanding of simulation modeling for inventory management, sourcing strategies, and supply chain analysis using AnyLogistix. Students will explore how changes in design, inventory management, and sourcing policies impact supply chain performance through simulation-based ‘what-if’ analysis.

Through this assignment, students will develop the ability to:

• Design and simulate supply chain systems, including multi-echelon structures with suppliers, factories, and distribution centres (DCs).
• Apply inventory management and sourcing strategies in a simulation environment.
• Apply AnyLogistix tools to compare different scenarios and evaluate performance based on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as total cost, transportation cost, and lead-time.
• This task extends the work from Assignment 1, moving from supply chain design to simulation and analysis, allowing students to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in an integrated environment.

Instructions

Students should follow the material covered in the Week 2, 3, and 4 lecture and the provided instructions. Additional resources on sourcing strategies and comparison experiments are available on the AnyLogistix website:

• Comparison Experiments in AnyLogistix
• Sourcing Strategies in AnyLogistix
• Videos: Simulation-based What-if Analysis

Assignment Task:

STEP 1: Define and Build the Supply Chain Problem (Base Model)

• Supply Chain Definition: Define a supply chain problem similar to your Assignment 1 model or design a new one. The updated version must include four echelons: Supplier, Manufacturer(s), Distribution Centers (DCs), Customers. Ensure that the manufacturer facilities are of type “Factory” (as discussed in Week 3 and Week 4).
• Model Development in AnyLogistix: Design your supply chain in AnyLogistix, using Green Field Analysis (GFA). Once your network design is complete, convert it to a Simulation (Sim) model. This Sim model will serve as your base model for all further analyses.
• Reporting Requirements: Write a short report (500–1000 words) describing the supply chain problem and its structure, key input parameters (demand, inventory management policy, …) for each facility, and the sourcing assumptions. Briefly describe the initial simulation results for your base model (e.g., total cost, lead-time, transportation cost). Include the following visual materials in your report:

A diagram or screenshot of the final GFA model in AnyLogistix (base model). o Screenshots of your simulation model and relevant parts of the input dashboard.

STEP 2: Scenario-Based Simulation and Comparison

Students must complete two following parts, each extending the base model developed in Step 1. Each scenario should be clearly described, modelled in AnyLogistix, and compared with the base model using the ‘Comparison Experiment’ function. Include relevant visual materials (screenshots, tables, and charts) to support your analysis.

Part 1

Scenario on Inventory Management / Sourcing Policies o Scenario Development: Create a scenario that changes one or more aspects of inventory management or sourcing strategies at different echelons of the base model.

• Model Implementation: Create the new simulation (Sim) model in AnyLogistix. Update the relevant parameters in the model to reflect your designed scenario.
• Simulation and Comparison: Compare the new model with the base model using the Comparison Experiment function in AnyLogistix.
• Analyze and discuss the performance differences using at least two Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as: Lead Time, Total
• Transportation Cost, Total Supply Chain Cost.
• Reporting Requirements: Write a 1–2 page summary describing the scenario design, rationale, and changes made. Include screenshots of the updated model setup and comparison outputs, also a short discussion interpreting the differences in model performance. Use visual aids wherever possible to illustrate findings clearly.

Part 2

Scenario on Supply Chain Design o  Scenario Development: Create a second scenario that modifies the design of the supply chain network structure. Example modifications may include: changing the facilities establishment criteria (e.g., from maximum distance from customers to a fixed number of facilities); Relocating, adding, or removing facilities; Adjusting facility capacities or changing facility types.

• Model Implementation: Develop this version as a separate Simulation (Sim) model in AnyLogistix. Apply the necessary changes to the network design based on your scenario description.
• Simulation and Comparison: Use the Comparison Experiment function in AnyLogistix to evaluate and compare the base model and the new design scenario. Analyze and discuss the performance differences using at least two Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as: Lead
• Time, Total Transportation Cost, Total Supply Chain Cost.
• Reporting Requirements: Write a 1–2 page summary describing the scenario design, rationale, and changes made. Include screenshots of the updated model setup and comparison outputs, also a short discussion interpreting the differences in model performance. Use visual aids wherever possible to illustrate findings clearly.

Submission Requirements

For this assignment, you must submit:

Submit a PDF report that includes all relevant documentation for your assignment.
Include all related Excel files for the base and the created scenarios in AnyLogistix. Ensure that the models work correctly and are not corrupted. Files that cannot be opened or do not function properly will not be graded

Submission

• This assignment must be submitted as professional and well-organized files.
• This assignment should be submitted based on the Compliance with Deadlines …> Module Overview …> Content on the PT4067 Brightspace page.
• This assignment is worth 30% of the total marks for PT4067.