An analysis of stocking strategy in a multi-echelon assembly system by computer modelling
thesis
posted on 2018-05-14, 09:19 authored by Peter D. LaurenceThe business problem described is typical of the professional
electronics industry, where product customisation is achieved by
assembly to order, but the relatively short delivery lead times
demanded by the market imply a high degree of speculation both in
material procurement and manufacturing. The research objectives
were to establish a methodology by which the influence of buffer
stocks within the above environment could be observed, with particular
reference to their contribution to delivery performance. [Continues.]
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