We study the relative effectiveness of top-down (TD) and bottom-up (BU) strategies for forecasting the aggregate demand in a production planning framework. The aggregate demand series is composed of several correlated subaggregate components (or items), each of which is assumed to follow a...

Cross-docking is increasingly used to reduce inventory holding and the time products spend in the supply chain. It is especially suitable for fresh produce distribution with a short shelf-life. This research studies cross docking operations to ensure food can be delivered just in time and with...