TY - JOUR
T1 - Stock allocation in general multi-echelon distribution systems with (R,S) order-up-to-policies
AU - Heijden, van der, M.C.
AU - Diks, E.B.
AU - Kok, de, A.G.
PY - 1997
Y1 - 1997
N2 - In this paper we analyze stock allocation policies in general N-echelon distribution systems, where it is allowed to hold stock at all levels in the network. The goal is to achieve differentiated target customer service levels (fill rates). Various allocation rules and accompanying numerical methods that have already been developed for smaller networks are extended and compared in an extensive numerical experiment. We conclude that the extension of Balanced Stock rationing (see Van der Heijden (1996)) is the most accurate method, in particular in cases of relatively high imbalance. If the imbalance is not too high, the extension of Consistent Appropriate Share rationing (see De Kok et al., 1994; Verrijdt and De Kok, 1996) performs good as well.
AB - In this paper we analyze stock allocation policies in general N-echelon distribution systems, where it is allowed to hold stock at all levels in the network. The goal is to achieve differentiated target customer service levels (fill rates). Various allocation rules and accompanying numerical methods that have already been developed for smaller networks are extended and compared in an extensive numerical experiment. We conclude that the extension of Balanced Stock rationing (see Van der Heijden (1996)) is the most accurate method, in particular in cases of relatively high imbalance. If the imbalance is not too high, the extension of Consistent Appropriate Share rationing (see De Kok et al., 1994; Verrijdt and De Kok, 1996) performs good as well.
U2 - 10.1016/S0925-5273(97)00005-4
DO - 10.1016/S0925-5273(97)00005-4
M3 - Article
SN - 0925-5273
VL - 49
SP - 157
EP - 174
JO - International Journal of Production Economics
JF - International Journal of Production Economics
IS - 2
ER -