Optimal Transfer-Ordering Strategy for a Deteriorating Inventory in Declining Market. (8th February 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shah, Nita H.; Shukla, Kunal T.
• Other Names: Begehr Heinrich Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of mathematics and mathematical sciences. Volume 2009(2009)
• Publication Date: 2010-02-08
• Subjects: Mathematics -- Periodicals; 510.5
• DOI: 10.1155/2009/506376
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0161-1712

Abstract

Abstract : The retailer's optimal procurement quantity and the number of transfers from the warehouse to the display area are determined when demand is decreasing due to recession and items in inventory are subject to deterioration at a constant rate. The objective is to maximize the retailer's total profit per unit time. The algorithms are derived to find the optimal strategy by retailer. Numerical examples are given to illustrate the proposed model. It is observed that during recession when demand is decreasing, retailer should keep a check on transportation cost and ordering cost. The display units in the show room may attract the customer.