Discrete-event simulation of an information-based raw material allocation process for increasing the efficiency of an energy wood supply chain

The results show that the information-based approach increased the productivity in terms of energy output of the supply chain. During the peak period from December to February, when the available fleet works to full capacity and productivity is therefore critical, the energy output in terms of MW h increased by up to 29%. Over the whole year the output increased by up to 8% while the supply costs decreased by up to 7%.