An Allocation and Distribution Model for Perishable Products

This paper presents an allocation model for a perishable product, distributed from a regional center to a given set of locations with random demands. We consider the combined problem of allocating the available inventory at the center while deciding how these deliveries should be performed. Two type...

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Published in:Operations research 1986-01, Vol.34 (1), p.75-82
Main Authors: Federgruen, Awi, Prastacos, Gregory, Zipkin, Paul H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
347 allocation and distribution
362 allocation of perishable items under stochastic demand
837 combined inventory allocation and vehicle routing models
Algorithms
Allocations
Applied sciences
Cost allocation
Delivery costs
Exact sciences and technology
Heuristics
Inventories
Inventory control, production control. Distribution
Inventory management
Mathematical analysis
Operational research and scientific management
Operational research. Management science
Operations research
Optimization
Perishable goods
Perishables
Routing
Transportation costs
Travel expenses
Unit costs
Vehicles
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Summary:This paper presents an allocation model for a perishable product, distributed from a regional center to a given set of locations with random demands. We consider the combined problem of allocating the available inventory at the center while deciding how these deliveries should be performed. Two types of delivery patterns are analyzed: the first pattern assumes that all demand points receive individual deliveries; the second pattern subsumes the frequently occurring case in which deliveries are combined in multistop routes traveled by a fleet of vehicles. Computational experience is reported.
ISSN:0030-364X
1526-5463
DOI:10.1287/opre.34.1.75