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Int. J. Logistics Systems and Manageme nt, Vol. X, No. Y, xxxx 1 Copyright © 200x Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. A process simulation of inventory planning and control for Minute Maid Pulpy at Coca-Cola Rahajeng Anggi Andini and Togar M. Simatupang* School of Business and Management, Bandung Institute of Technology, 10 Ganesha St., Bandung 40132, Indonesia Fax: +62-22-2504249 E-mail: [email protected] c.id E-mail: to [email protected]. id *Corresponding author Abstract: This research aims to develop a process simulation model for the synchronisation of multiple decision parameters to ensure in full and on-time delivery. Previous research overlooks the decision complexity of inventory planning an d controlling in a logistics ne twork that co nsists of vario us divisions with different hierarchy of functions. A case study at Coca-Cola was conducted to find out the value of synchronising decision parameters of inventory planning and control for a popular line of beverages called Minute Maid Pulpy with a unique fruit flavour. Monte Carlo simulation was employed to assess the optimal operational performance for the company under various alignment scenarios. The process simulation showed that the most optimal performance was obtained by using 3.5 day coverage as the level of inventory target in the plant, updating master of produc tion schedule based on ending inventory at the distribution centre, and using predicted ending inventory to reduce the replenishme nt time. Keywords: inventory planning; inventory control; process improvement; finished goods delivery; synchronisation, decision parameters; process simulation; Monte Carlo method; Coca-Cola. Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Andini, R.A. and Simatupang, T.M. (xxxx) ‘A process simulation of inventory planning and control for Minute Maid Pulpy at Coca-Cola’, Int. J. Logistics Systems and Management , Vol. X, No. Y, pp.000–000. Biographical notes: Rahajeng Anggi Andini is a Research Associate at the School of Business and Management in Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia. She earned her Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with distinction in operations management concentration from Bandung Institute of Technology. Her research interests include supply chain management, operations management, and logistics systems. Togar M. Simatupang is a Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management. He holds a PhD degree from Massey University in New Zealand. He has extensively published in logistics and supply chain management journals. He has been attributed Highly Commend ed Award by Emerald Literati Network for his research in supply chain management. His current research and teaching interests focus primarily on supply chain collaboration, operations management, and logistics management.

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