Firms with omni-channel multi-echelon distribution networks (OMDC) integrate all of their sale channels and echelons to achieve an effective matching multi-type orders a shared inventory. However, the high operational cost caused by insufficient use inventory resources unreasonable order allocation restricts sustainable development firms. To this end, joint decisions optimization (IO) (OA) are ...

This paper examines the assertion that partial pooling of customers is sometimes favored over complete pooling on the sole basis of demand correlation. First, the management of inventory within a supply chain is discussed, with speci2c attention paid to risk-pooling. Then, the claim that partial pooling can dominate is theoretically discussed. The conditions under which previous research found ...

Inventory control policies have been recognized as a contributory factor to the bullwhip effect and inventory instability. Previous studies have indicated that there is a trade-off between bullwhip effect and inventory performance where the bullwhip effect reduction might increase inventory instability. Therefore, there is a need for inventory control policies that can cope with supply chain dy...

Almost all multi-echelon inventory models assume that demand not satis ed immediately can be backordered. In some situations this assumption is not realistic. For example, it may be more representative to model stockouts as lost sales when the retailers are in a competitive market and customers can easily turn to another rm when purchasing the good. Assuming lost sales at the retailers, we cons...

We consider inventory control in a two-echelon divergent network, consisting of a central depot and multiple (non-identical) local warehouses. Past research has shown that (R, S) order-up-to control rules for this system type can easily be obtained using a decomposition approach, where the derivation of the order-up-to level S is separated from the derivation of the rationing parameters. We sho...

In this paper, we examine the issue of order coordination between a supplier and multiple retailers in a decentralized multi-echelon inventory/distribution system where the supplier provides a product to multiple retailers who experience static demand and standard inventory costs. Specifically, we propose and analyze a new policy where a manufacturer, who outsources production to an OEM, offers...

Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in nanomanufacturing technology solutions, with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, service and software products. The company supports its customers worldwide with an extensive service and parts network of over 100 locations. At the end of 2006, the company decided to evaluate and rationalize its network design in North America. A detailed op...