Blue Bell Trims its Inventory

Jerry R. Edwards, Harvey M. Wagner and William P. Wood
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Jerry R. Edwards: Blue Bell, Incorporated P. O. Box 21488, 335 Church Court, Greensboro, North Carolina 27420
Harvey M. Wagner: School of Business Administration, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
William P. Wood: 1300 Norwood Tower, 114 West Seventh Street, Austin, Texas 78701

Interfaces, 1985, vol. 15, issue 1, 34-52

Abstract: Within 21 months Blue Bell reduced its inventory by more than 31 percent, from 371 to 256 million dollars, with no decrease in sales or services by applying management science models. A combination of innovative problem solving and enthusiastic management support ensured success. Many of the models are standard, but a new marker design and selection model makes the systems approach practical. Management paid close attention to systems development and provided resources that enhanced the effectiveness of the project.

Keywords: industries: textiles/apparel; production: cutting stock; programming: linear (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1985
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