Article ID: | iaor19961834 |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Volume: | 26 |
Start Page Number: | 43 |
End Page Number: | 50 |
Publication Date: | Oct 1996 |
Journal: | International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management |
Authors: | Bienstock Carol C. |
Keywords: | statistics: sampling |
Although logistics research contains numerous applications of computer simulation modelling, logistics literature has outlined no standard procedure for determining the appropriate sample size when employing simulation methodology in logistics research. Addresses this deficiency by considering the issue of sample size determination in logistics simulation models. Describes a technique for determining the sample size required to achieve the desired level of relative precision in logistics simulation models. In addition, provides an example of the application of this sample size determination technique to a logistics simulation.