Materials coordination in stochastic multi-echelon systems

Houtum van, G.J. and Inderfurth, K. and Zijm, W.H.M. (1996) Materials coordination in stochastic multi-echelon systems. European Journal of Operational Research, 95 (1). pp. 1-23. ISSN 0377-2217

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Abstract:	This paper reviews the theoretical and numerical analysis of stochastic multi-echelon systems. We discuss both production (assembly) and distribution models, with an emphasis on materials coordination problems. Extensions to capacitated systems are also treated. The emphasis of this paper is on applicability of the models; in particular we characterize environments where multi-echelon models naturally fit. In particular, we discuss numerical procedures which allow for a quick and accurate evaluation of systems of realistic size and show how to use them to arrive at target service levels in serial and assembly systems. Extensions to capacitated systems and more flexible production environments are also discussed.
Item Type:	Article
Copyright:	© 1996 Elsevier Science
Faculty:	Management and Governance (SMG)
Research Chair:	Operations Management and Logistics (OMPL)
Research Group:	Industrial Engineering & Business Information Systems (IEBIS)
Link to this item:	http://purl.utwente.nl/publications/43178
Official URL:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0377-2217(96)00080-X
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