Internal supply chain coordination in the electric utility industry
Electric utilities have a well-established vertical internal and external supply chain. Theoretically, information sharing, involving production, inventory, and other policy variables, between chain entities can improve supply chain performance. Such sharing relies on a systematic determination of the optimal policy variables for the chain. This paper presents an analysis of the electric utility's decision problem based on an optimal control model in a competitive market environment. Optimal production and inventory policies are developed for a centralized supply chain under full information sharing. The model and policies are tested with electric utility industry data, and performance implications are discussed for electric utility managers and public regulators.
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2009
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Authors: | Forgionne, Guisseppi ; Guo, Zhiling |
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European Journal of Operational Research. - Elsevier, ISSN 0377-2217. - Vol. 196.2009, 2, p. 619-627
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Publisher: |
Elsevier |
Keywords: | Optimal control Electric utilities Supply chain management Econometrics |
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