An inventory model with dependent product demands and returns

Gudrun P. Kiesmüller; Erwin A. Van der Laan

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An inventory model with dependent product demands and returns

Gudrun P. Kiesmüller, Erwin A. Van der Laan

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Abstract

In this paper an inventory model for a single reusable product is investigated, in which the random returns depend explicitly on the demand stream. Further, the model distinguishes itself from most other research in this field by considering leadtimes and a finite planning horizon. We show that neglecting the dependency between demands and returns of products may lead to bad performance with respect to total average relevant costs. Additionally, our results enable us to determine the minimal recovery probability or the minimal length of the planning horizon for which reuse is profitable.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	73-87
Number of pages	15
Journal	International Journal of Production Economics
Volume	72
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0925-5273(00)00080-3
State	Published - 30 Jun 2001
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Markov chain
Order-up-to policy
Remanufacturing
Reusable products

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