A Mathematical Model for Tactical Operations Planning for Response-Base Supply Chains

Nowadays, individual firms no longer compete as independent entities, but rather as an integral part of supply chain links. Davis (1993) and Min and Zhou (2002) claim that in a time of shortening product life cycle, complex corporate joint ventures, and stiffening requirements for customer service, it is necessary to manage the supply chain in a manner of completeness. Lee et al. (2007) find that internal integration is the most important contributor to cost-containment while integration with supplier is the best strategy to achieve reliable supply-chain performance. A supply chain for a manufacturer is generally defined as an integrated process wherein a number of business entities work together to pursue the objective of the organization. In this article, we address the lead-time-related issues in a responsebased supply chain from the manufacturer viewABSTRACT