Inventory managers are responsible for the trade-off between inventory holding costs and
customer service. In this paper we consider a periodic review multi-item inventory system …

Perishable products represent a vital area in the retail industry and our daily lives. However,
when considered with product substitution (which provides more choices) the short lifetime …

This paper reviews research on single-echelon inventory management of perishable
products using the continuous review model. A steady progression of research in this area …

This research aims to optimize the current inventory management policies for the slow
moving spare parts of PACCAR Parts Europe. Goal is to find the optimal reorder points for …

The need for efficient supply chain management in the retail industry is high due to the
increased competition from online sales and small profit margins. Traditionally, in the retail …

This thesis presents my master graduation project conducted at the distribution centre of a
Dutch supermarket chain. Besides that, it marks the end of my studies 'Operations …

The retail industry is characterized by its dynamic nature and the numerous challenges it
faces. This study addresses the topic of maintaining high product availability while improving …

In this research, a model has been developed for SABIC that optimizes the efficiency of the
inbound silo park and minimizes the raw material shortages on the production lines. The …

We study a multi-echelon, multi-product, multi-period retailing inventory system with
stochastic demand, where supply is subject to yield uncertainty and random disruptions. The …

This Master Thesis Project is the final step in the completion of my masters degree in
Operations Management & Logistics at Eindhoven University of Technology. This master …