New approach for global education - simulating supply chains by applying world wide web

Abstract

For a long time simulation tools have been used for implementing logistic functions and connections in teaching and vocational training (AUGUSTIN, GRAF 1995; Riis 1995; WIENDAHL 1996; LANG, JUNG 2001). In recent years, considerable progress has been made with regard to the following different ways and means used in logistics and computer science: Transformation of the logistics management into a fundamentally enlarged supply chain management, establishment of communication, set-up of business tools like B2B (Business to Business), B2C (Business to Customer), the Internet, e-commerce (Electronic Commerce), etc. for the efficient functioning of a supply chain, and development of new programming software for the open and distributed implementation of training modules in local and global networks. As part of a project, traditional aspects are going to be enhanced by current methods and concepts so that new interdisciplinary work methods can be applied in business networks. For this purpose the training medium "business simulation" is going to be brought to the state-of-the-art in computer, communication and network technology. Within the scope of a joint project of private industry partners (Siemens AG) and different universities (Montanuniversitat Leoben, Austria; Technological Educational Institute of Kavala, Greece) a training concept is being developed, completing traditional logistics aspects (planning and control of intra-company material, purchase orders and information flow) by the previously mentioned new requirements. © 2005 by International Federation for Information Processing.