descriptive studies on the mechanics of these systems and their perceived benefits. We use a model of production to analyze both … informational and incentive rationales for reduced inventories. A JIT-like environment of low inventory levels is optimal in our … model because it helps workers to better observe and understand the production process and to think and act creatively to …

customer because she can lower her inventory with deliveries from more suppliers. In general, higher delivery frequencies lower …

The purpose of this study is to test empirically for the first time the general hypothesis that inventory to sales … ratios have decreased over time in the German economy. Although inventory reduction has been a prevalent topic in the … production and operations management literature, there is a lack of empirically confirmed answers to questions. They are as …