This paper reviews the literature on inventory models with multiple sourcing options and
presents a typology for classification. By means of the classification, the progression of the …

Inventory systems are largely analyzed in the literature under the common assumption of
backorders due to the complexity of lost sales. In this paper, we consider a two-echelon …

Reducing the carbon footprint of global supply chains is a challenge for many companies.
Governmental emission regulations are increasingly stringent, and consumers are …

We study optimal data pooling for shared learning in two common maintenance operations:
condition-based maintenance and spare parts management. We consider systems subject …

The design of flow lines is an extensive area of research whereby most publications focus
on buffer allocation to cope with random influences like breakdowns or random differences …

We consider a single-echelon inventory system under periodic review with two suppliers
facing stochastic demand, where excess demand is backlogged. The expedited supplier has …