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The performance of a real-life production system (as measured by, for instance, the average flow time of parts or the average work-in-process level) is impacted by a range of managerial decisions, among which the product mix being produced in the shop, the layout of the shop, and the lot sizing...
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We consider a contract manufacturer who procures multiple components from independent suppliers to produce an assemble-to-order customized product for a client. The unit price of the product depends on the manufacturer's delivery lead time. We explore how the manufacturer can use a...
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Although splitting shipments across multiple delivery modes typically increases total shipping costs as a result of diseconomies of scale, it may offer certain benefits that can more than offset these costs. These benefits include a reduction in the probability of stockout and in the average...
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