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A multi-echelon divergent inventory system with periodic customer demand is considered. A central division is responsible for the control of flows of goods through the system. The replenishment mechanism follows stagewise nested (R,S)-policies. In case of products or material shortage at the upstream stockpoint, an allocation decision must be made which requires the use of rationing rules. In this paper a new rationing heuristic based on multiple criteria is presented. Computational results indicate the effectiveness of the heuristic.
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Tüshaus, U., Wahl, C. (1999). Multiple Criteria Rationing in Divergent Echelon Systems. In: Speranza, M.G., Stähly, P. (eds) New Trends in Distribution Logistics. Lecture Notes in Economics and Mathematical Systems, vol 480. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-58568-5_15
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