Profit models and optimisation for a multi-item-multi-echelon distribution system
by Yingjun Wang, Junjun Gao
International Journal of Services Operations and Informatics (IJSOI), Vol. 1, No. 4, 2006

Abstract: A multiechelon Distribution System (DS) with multiple products is researched in this paper, where multiple manufacturers (M), one Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) (D) and multiple retailers (R) are involved facing normal distribution demand at the market. Firstly, the expected profit models are deduced for each member in this DS. Secondly, manufacturers and RDC's joint optimisation models (M-D models) and RDC and retailers' joint optimisation models (D-R models) are developed and solved to obtain the optimal Order-Up-to Levels (OULs) for different products at different stages in the DS under the constraints of 'weighted' service levels. Finally, two calculation examples are given to illustrate the solving process of OULs for the models.

Online publication date: Thu, 25-Jan-2007

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Services Operations and Informatics (IJSOI):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

Username:        Password:          Forgotten your password?

Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com