We formulate and analyze two models for determining the optimal pricing, order quantity and replenishment period for items whose demand function is separable into components of price and inventory age. The first model assumes a multiplicative demand function. We provide conditions, which are...

We formulate a model for determining the optimal pricing, order quantity and replenishment period for perishable items with price-dependent and time-dependent demand. The items have a fixed shelf-life, and the demand rate decreases linearly in the selling price and polynomially over the time...

A large reservoir of frozen human embryos is a negative outcome of their cryostorage for in vitro fertilization treatments. The existence of unused stored embryos, referred to herein as "remaining embryos", places the service provider (usually a hospital) in a fragile situation. This is...

A large reservoir of frozen human embryos is a negative outcome of their cryostorage for in vitro fertilization treatments. The existence of unused stored embryos, referred to herein as "remaining embryos", places the service provider (usually a hospital) in a fragile situation. This is...

A fixed price policy regardless of expiration date may result in unsold inventory and sales loss. Price reduction over time as the expiration date approaches motivates customers to purchase all items, including the ones that are left with only a short interval until their expiration. We conduct...