This dissertation explores two main topics within the area of periodic review inventory systems. These are: (1) periodic review inventory systems under order crossover and (2) periodic review inventory systems with multiple supply options. The main focus in this dissertation is investigating...

This dissertation aims at modelling uncertainty and deriving managerial implications in different areas. Due to uncertainty and limited information, a firm may encounter difficulties in decision making and sometimes make wrong decision. For this reason, I provide models to incorporate...

This study analyzed a pilot insurance program for pastures, rangeland, and forage called Rainfall Index (RI-PRF). It is designed as a risk management tool to insure against declines in the accumulated rainfall index within a geographic grid. Although conceptually RI is an easy to understand risk...