...Massimo Bertolini; Antonio Rizzi In this paper we introduce a simulative model, designed and developed to optimally manage an integrated finished goods inventory system, and suitable for adoption in a wide range of make to stock manufacturing firms. The goal of the model is to manage optimally...

...Seyed‐Mahmoud Aghazadeh The inventory management system of a discount retail store was examined. A just‐in‐time inventory management model and a quantity discount model were used to determine the appropriateness of each model for the retail outlet. Based on the calculations performed...

...Bel G. Raggad Proposes a possibilistic group support system (PGSS) for the retailer pricing and inventory problem when possibilistic fluctuations of product parameters are controlled by a set of possibilistic optimality conditions. Experts in various functional areas convey their subjective...

...J. Andrew Pope; Sameer Prasad An instrument has been developed to empirically measure the factors (constructs) influencing inventory systems and their effectiveness in international environments. The relevant literature was examined and eight constructs were identified to be included in the scale...

...‐functional design among departments, the empowerment of employees, the improvement of morale in the departments, the formulation of new policies and procedures for the new system, and the establishment of a separate database system for reference. Inventory requirements are determined primarily...

... out to examine three areas: 1 determining material requirements; 2 establishing storage needs; 3 controlling supplies. The experts tell us that we do not need inventory; the supplier should deliver everything to the point of use just as it is required and in the minimum...

...R.L. Ballard Looks at how inventory can best be monitored and measured in the warehouse. Includes finding out what has to be monitored and measured; a closer look at stock counting; discussing how information is gathered; asking what makes a good warehouse management system and what the benefits...

..., facilities location, transport,inventory management, materials handling, interface with production,purchasing and materials management, estimating demand, order processing, systems performance, leadership and team building, business resource management. © MCB UP Limited 1991 Distribution...