A bi-modal inventory study with random lead times
By: by A.R. Washburn
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1973
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 22
Subjects: Inventory control; Mathematical models; Commercial Aeronautics; Freight
Description: A single-product continuous review inventory problem is formulated and solved. The chief virtue of the formulation is that the probability distribution of lead times is general. It is found that the optimal order size differs from the Wilson EOQ when holding costs or deterioration rate (both are lumped into a single discount rate) are large, and that it may even be a non-unique quantity. The second (fast) shipment mode enters in the same manner as a stockout cost. (Author)
Notes: Title from cover.

"September 1973"--Cover.

"NPS-55WS73091A"--Cover.

Author(s) key words: Inventory, lead time, air freight.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 21)

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1973.