Network Models Volume 7

Hardbound. The essays collected in this volume present a broad survey of the state of the art in logistics systems research as viewed by a distinguished group of scholars. The book shows that logistics remains an active, vibrant subject of inquiry. The reasons for this continued development are the following. Firstly, logistic systems are extremely complex with many inherent technical problems, and fundamently new approaches to the subject are frequently arising. Secondly, the practical world of logistics has changed markedly over the past few decades, posing significant new challenges to researchers. This volume focuses mainly on the key developments in the last decade. Part I. Fundamentals -- 1. Single-product, Single-location Models -- Part Ii. Multiple Products And Locations -- 2. Analysis Of Multistage Production Systems -- 3. Centralized Planning Models For Multi-echelon Inventory Systems Under Uncertainty -- 4. Continuous Review Policies For Multi-level Inventory Systems With Stochastic Demand -- 5. Performance Evaluation Of Production Networks -- 6. Manufacturing Lead Times, Order Release And Capacity Loading -- Part Iii. Production Planning And Scheduling -- 7. An Overview Of Production Planning -- 8. Mathematical Programming Models And Methods For Production Planning And Scheduling -- 9. Sequencing And Scheduling: Algorithms And Complexity -- 10. Hierarchical Production Planning -- Part Iv. Additional Topics -- 11. Requirements Planning -- 12. The Just-in-time System -- 13. Scientific Quality Management And Management Science -- 14. Developments In Manufacturing Technology And Economic Evaluation Models. Edited By S.c. Graves, A.h.g. Rinnooy Kan, P.h. Zipkin. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. The essays collected in this volume present a broad survey of the state of the art in logistics systems research as viewed by a distinguished group of scholars. The book shows that logistics remains an active, vibrant subject of inquiry. There are several reasons for this continued development. Firstly, logistic systems are extremely complex with many inherent technical problems and fundamentally new approaches to the subject are frequently arising. Secondly, the practical world of logistics has changed markedly over the past few decades, posing significant new challenges to researchers. This volume focuses mainly on the key developments in the last decade, which has witnessed an astonishing leap in our understanding of what logistics is all about. 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. Inventory management is one area in which operations research has had a significant impact.