Intra-supply chain system with multiple sales locations and quality assurance

Note on Intra-supply Chain System with an Improved Distribution Plan, Multiple Sales Locations and Quality Assurance

“…As indicated in Chiu et al [1] that in real world situation the number of shipment can only be integer. Therefore, the same procedure suggested in Chiu et al [1] must apply to locate the integer value of n that minimizes the long-run expected system costs. Upon completion of obtaining n we rearrange Eq.…”

“…To ease comparison efforts for readers, in this subsection we use the same numerical example as in Chiu et al [1] to demonstrate the practical use of the obtained results. The values of relevant parameters used are listed below: P = 60,000 units per year, i = 1, 2, … , and 5, denotes five different regional sales locations, λi = 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 units per year, respectively (i.e., sum λ = 3000), (12), we obtain n = 5.272.…”

“…An intra-supply chain system with multiple sales locations and quality assurance was explored by Chiu et al [1]. They considered a manufacturer firm owns several regional sales offices for distribution of end products that made by its single production unit.…”

Optimization of a Multi–Product Intra-Supply Chain System with Failure in Rework

“…Chiu et al [28] derived an optimal solution of production cycle length for a multi-product finite production rate system with rework and multi-delivery policy, with the objective of minimizing vendor ’s total production-inventory costs. Chiu et al [29] examined an intra-supply chain system wherein a single product fabricated by a single machine in production units with prefect rework, and after rework the finished lot is distributed to multiple sales offices under a multi-delivery policy. Other studies [30–49] also addressed different aspects of vendor–buyer integrated types of systems.…”

“…With the aim of lowering overall operating cost within an intra-supply chain system [29], this study extends the multi-item finite production rate problem [28] to a multi-product intra-supply chain problem with failures in rework, with the objective is to jointly determine the common production cycle time and number of deliveries needed to minimize the expected production–inventory–delivery costs for the problem. As little attention has been paid to this particular area, our study is intended to link the gap.…”