This thesis deals with developing and solving tactical inventory planning models for a supply chain that will enable the individual companies to determine their ordering policies efficiently under different conditions. The supply chain is modeled as a single warehouse supplying a product to...

Data Envelopment Analysis is a methodology which is used to determine relative efficiencies between decision making units (DMU). It can be used in various industries such as hospitals, banks and schools to name a few. The objective of this thesis is to provide a comparative analysis of different...

In todays rapidly changing global world, the sustainability of an organization depends not only upon its financial performance, but also upon its environmental and social performance. It is suggested that policy makers, and corporate and engineering managers integrate economic, environmental and...

Industry leaders in todays global market strive for continuous improvement in order to remain competitive. One method used by firms for cutting costs and improving efficiency is Design for Supply Chain (DFSC). The objective of this methodology is to design the supply chain in parallel to...

Since 1990 many countries have started a deregulation process in the electricity wholesale market with a view to gaining in efficiency, lowering prices and encouraging investments. In most of the markets these objectives have been accomplished, but at the same time, prices have shown high...