Analysis of Multi-branch Inventory Distribution System for an Item with Low Level of Demand : Lost Sale Model

다지점으로 구성된 재고시스템의 최적화 분석 : 저수요, 유실판매 모형

  • 윤승철 (단국대학교 상경대학 경영학전공) ;
  • 최영섭 (단국대학교 대학원 경영학과)
  • Published : 2002.05.01

Abstract

This research is basically deals with an inventory distribution system with several regional sales branches. Under the continuous review policy, each sales branch places an order to its supplier whenever on hand plus on order inventory falls on the order point, and the order quantity is received after elapsing a certain lead time. This research first shows the method how to apply the product with low lever of demand into the continuous review policy. For the application, we use an order level as the maximum level of inventory during an order cycle. Also we analyze the lost sales case as a customer behavior. Further we use variable demands and variable lead times for more realistic situation. Based on the above circumstances, the research mainly discusses those methods to decide the optimal order level, order point, and order quantity for each sales branch which guarantees the system wide goal level of service, while keeping the minimum level of the system wide total inventory.

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