In this article, we develop Markov random field models for multivariate lattice data. Specific attention is given to building models that incorporate general forms of the spatial correlations and cross-correlations between variables at different sites. The methodology is applied to the problem of environmental equity. Using a Bayesian hierarchical model that is multivariate in form, we examine ...

number: 011-0137 Optimal stock allocation in single echelon inventory systems subject to a service constraint Annalisa Cesaro • Dario Pacciarelli • Dipartimento di Informatica e Automazione, Università Roma Tre, Via della Vasca Navale, 79, Rome I-00146, Italy [email protected] • [email protected] • phone:0039-06-57333394 POMS 20th Annual Conference Orlando, Florida U.S.A. May 1 t...

In this paper, an purchasing inventory model for deteriorating items is developed with a linear, positive trend in demand, allowing inventory shortages and backlogging. It is assumed that the goods in the inventory deteriorate over time at a constant rate . Two models are developed for two operational policies. The first policy covers the case that the inventory model with linear demand for det...

in this study, a cross-docking system is designed at strategic and tactical levels. for making the strategic decisions, a multi-objective nonlinear location allocation model for cross-docks is presented based on a distri-bution location allocation model by andreas klose and andreas drexl. the model is further developed to in-clude the whole supply chain members and the objective functions are w...

This paper focuses on optimizing the long- and short-term planning of perishable product supply chain network (PPSCN). It addresses integration strategic location, tactical inventory, operational routing decisions. Additionally, it takes into consideration specific characteristics products, including their shelf life, inventory management, transportation damages. The main objective is to minimi...

We consider a single-period inventory model where there are risks associated with the uncertainty in demand as well as supply. Furthermore, the randomness in demand and supply is correlated with the …nancial markets. Recent literature provides ample evidence on this issue. The inventory manager may then exploit this correlation and manage his risks by investing in a portfolio of …nancial instru...

In some retail contexts, higher inventories not only improve service levels, but also stimulate demand by serving as a promotional tool (e.g., by increasing product visibility). Motivated by a building-products retailer’s practice of stocking large quantities of products to stimulate demand, we study inventory management policies when demand is uncertain but increases with stocking quantity. Fo...

This paper mainly investigates the location problem of multi-product logistics distribution centers in uncertain environment. Based on the assumption that the customers’ demands and the transportation times are uncertain variables, an uncertain programming model is constructed. On the precondition of satisfying the capacity constraint and time window constraint, the objective of the model is to...