In this paper, an integrated machine scheduling withits due date setting problem has been considered. It is assumed that the machine is subject to some kind of random unavailability. Due dates should be set in an attractive and reliable manner, implying that they should be short and possible to be met. To this end, first, long due dates are penalized in the objective function. Then, for each cu...

Popular measures of product availability in inventory systems seek to control different aspects stock shortages. However, none them simultaneously all shortages, because shortages are complex random events. This paper analyzes the performance α L service measure, defined as probability that stockouts do not occur during a replenishment cycle, cover when used design an optimal continuous review ...