This research provides a literature review in the field of uncertainty dampening methods for manufacturing systems, and proposes a new model to improve materials management effectiveness in materials requirements planning environments. The literature review gives rise to a classification...

In this article, we present the results of a study examining the behavior of various inventory stocking methodologies in repair/rework operations. A major area of focus is on the sensitivity of key model parameters to stochastic replenishment lead times, product demand, and overhaul factors. A...