Diagnostic analysis of inventory systems: An optimization approach

Gabriel R. Bitran, Arnoldo C. Hax and Josep Valor‐Sabatier

Naval Research Logistics Quarterly, 1982, vol. 29, issue 1, 29-46

Abstract: The objective of a diagnostic analysis is to provide a measure of performance of an existing system and estimate the benefits of implementing a new one, if necessary. Firms expect diagnostic studies to be done promptly and inexpensively. Consequently, collection and manipulation of large quantities of data are prohibitive. In this paper we explore aggregate optimization models as tools for diagnostic analysis of inventory systems. We concentrate on the dynamic lot size problem with a family of items sharing the same setup, and on the management of perishable items. We provide upper and lower bounds on the total cost to be expected from the implementation of appropriate systems. However, the major thrust of the paper is to illustrate an approach to analyze inventory systems that could be expanded to cover a wide variety of applications. A fundamental by‐product of the proposed diagnostic methodology is to identify the characteristics that items should share to be aggregated into a single family.

Date: 1982
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