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Authored by
Hitesh Gupta
Advisor(s): Chris Caplice
Topic(s) Covered:
  • Demand Planning
  • Inventory
  • Manufacturing
  • Optimization
  • Transportation
Abstract

This study developed a three stage procedure for the design of network flow and placement of safety stock in a multi-echelon supply chain shared by a large consumer goods manufacturer and a prominent retailer. The procedure provides a way to optimize the supply chain, reducing the logistics cost while achieving desired customer service levels.

Author: Hitesh Gupta
Advisor: Chris Caplice

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