1. Introduction -- 2. Single-Echelon Inventory Models -- 3. Materials Coordination in Supply Chains -- 4. Safety Stocks in Multi-Echelon Systems -- 5. Concluding Remarks -- List of Symbols -- List of Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- References.

In almost all manufacturing companies, materials need to be stored or buffered, implying that manufacturing companies need effective replenishment methods. However, this is challenging, since companies must balance inventory costs and customer service in complex and different situations....