An Optimal Inventory Model for the Intermediate Echelon when Resupply is Possible but Uncertain.

Abstract

A model is formulated for computing the optimal stock quantity of an item at the intermediate echelon when resupply is possible. The distinguishing feature of the model is that the optimal stock quantity calculation takes into account the cost of resupply and the probability of stock arriving in time for issue to an end-consumer for a specified mode of transport. The model is applied to the problem of determining a preferred mode of transport for an assumed set of parameters. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 06, 1974
Accession Number
AD0781799

Entities

People

  • Rosedith Sitgreaves
  • Sheldon E. Haber

Organizations

  • George Washington University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Consumers
  • Inventory
  • Mathematics
  • Naval Vessels
  • Naval Vessels (Support)
  • Probability
  • Ships
  • Transport Ships

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Operations Research
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics