“…Models that have been used to solve the APP problem include: linear decision rule (for long-term strategic APP decisions), transportation model, dynamic programming, lot sizing model, linear programming (the most widely accepted method like in ( [11]), , heuristics [12], simulation [13], goal programming [14], micro spreadsheet analysis [15], multi-objective optimization [16], fuzzy formulation models [17,18], genetic algorithms (GAs) [19], and multiple criteria mixed integer programming [20]. Based on Holt et al, in [2], in the area of models for planning/scheduling production-inventory systems, two types of models can be identified:…”