Product, operation, and demand relationships between manufacturers and retailers |
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Authors: | Peter F Wanke |
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Institution: | Center for Logistics Studies, The COPPEAD Graduate Business School, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rua Paschoal Lemme, 355 - Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 21949-900, Brazil |
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Abstract: | This paper presents a framework for identifying the most adequate distribution structure between manufacturing and retailers, considering different characteristics of product, operation, and demand. Based on the random generation of different scenarios, it is indicated the adequacy of direct, echeloned, and mixed distribution structures to a given set of demand uncertainty, lead time variability, holding costs, and transportation costs. Sensitivity analyses are also performed to address managerial issues, such as the mission of a Local DC and the convenience of lead time demand pooling. Findings suggest an increase of mixed distribution structures to the detriment of purely direct/echeloned ones. |
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Keywords: | Distribution structures Total costs Network safety stock levels Lead time demand pooling |
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