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A Simulation-Based Optimization Analysis of Retail Outlet Ordering Policies and Vendor Minimum Purchase Requirements in a Distribution System

verfasst von : Gerald W. Evans, Gail W. DePuy, Aman Gupta

Erschienen in: Applied Simulation and Optimization 2

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This chapter presents an approach involving both discrete event simulation (DES) and optimization to address operational problems faced by a distribution system. In the system modeled, vendors may require minimum purchase requirements for each order. The model can be used to determine whether retail outlets should order product directly from the vendors, or through a centralized warehouse, as well as whether each retail outlet should violate its pre-specified inventory policy in order to meet vendor-minimum requirements. In addition, the model can be of use as an aid in negotiation with vendors with respect to minimum purchase requirements. The work is based on a project performed for an actual company with a centralized warehouse, located in Louisville, Kentucky, and 19 retail outlets, located throughout the United States.

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Metadaten
Titel
A Simulation-Based Optimization Analysis of Retail Outlet Ordering Policies and Vendor Minimum Purchase Requirements in a Distribution System
verfasst von
Gerald W. Evans
Gail W. DePuy
Aman Gupta
Copyright-Jahr
2017
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55810-3_8