Description
The essays collected in this volume present a broad survey of the state of the art in logistics systems research, showing that logistics remains an active, vibrant subject of inquiry. This volume focuses mainly on the key developments in the last decade.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Fundamentals: single-product single-location models, H.L. Lee and S. Nahmias. Part 2 Multiple products and locations: analysis of multistage production systems, J.A. Muckstadt and R.O. Roundy; centralized planning models for multi-echelon inventory systems under uncertainty, A. Federgruen; continuous review policies for multi-level inventory systems with stochastic demand, S. Axsaeter; performance evaluation of production networks, R. Suri et al; manufacturing lead times, order release and capacity loading, U.S. Karmarkar. Part 3 Production planning and scheduling: an overview of production planning, L.J. Thomas and J.O. McClain; mathematical programming models and methods for production and scheduling, J.F. Shapiro; sequencing and scheduling - algorithms and complexity, E.L. Lawler et al; hierarchical production planning, G.R. Bitran and D. Tirupati. Part 4 Additional topics: requirements planning, K.R. Baker; the just-in-time system, H. Groenevelt; scientific quality management and management science, P.J. Kolesar; developments in manufacturing technology and economic evaluation models, C.H. Fine.
