scholarly journals Joint Inventory Replenishment Planning of an E-Commerce Distribution System with Distribution Centers at Producers’ Locations

Logistics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Bo Dai ◽  
Fenfen Li
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Co2 Emission ◽  
Service Level ◽  
Distribution Centers ◽  
Joint Replenishment ◽  
Multiple Products ◽  
Inventory Replenishment ◽  
Proposed Model

In this study, joint inventory replenishment planning of an Alibaba distribution system is investigated, which contributes to the circular economy concept. The distribution system includes suppliers, central distribution centers, and front distribution centers. The total replenishment cost of the distribution system can be reduced by setting up distribution centers at producers’ locations (PDCs), which also helps to reduce the wastages of commodities during the transportation and CO2 emission released by transportation. The joint replenishments of multiple products are constrained by a maximum joint replenishment quantity. Trans-shipments happen among different distribution centers. The considered problem seeks to find the replenishment quantities of products among stocks, which can minimize the total replenishment cost of the system, and is formulated as a novel mathematical model. The effectiveness of our proposed model is validated by computational experiments based on Alibaba’s data. The results indicate that PDCs and trans-shipments can bring about lower replenishment costs if a common service level of the system is given.

Assortment Optimization with Product Level Demand and Substitution Information

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 46-63
Author(s):  
Lihua Bai ◽  
Junyan Wang ◽  
Nazrul I. Shaikh
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Service Level ◽  
Base Stock ◽  
Product Level ◽  
Assortment Optimization ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Demand Variability

This article presents a mathematical model for jointly optimizing base stock levels for the multiple items subject to service level goals. The proposed model uses the expected demand and substitution probabilities between products as inputs and has been used to analyze the effects of demand variability on profitability under service level constraint. The results of the analysis demonstrate that neglecting customer-driven substitution or excluding the impacts of variability and correlations in demand leads to significantly inefficient assortments.

Evaluating Performance of Electricity Distribution Centers and Improving Relative Operational Efficiencies through Reorganization: A Case of Nepal

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deependra K. Jha ◽  
Naoto Yorino ◽  
Nava Raj Karki
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
Electricity Distribution ◽  
Distribution Centers ◽  
Weight Restriction ◽  
Decision Variables ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Distribution Process

This paper analyzes the performance of the electricity distribution system in Nepal. Weight restriction data envelopment analysis (DEA) technique has been used to quantify the relative operational efficiencies of the distribution centers (DCs) owned by Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). The proposed model incorporates a wide range of variables that capture the essence of electricity distribution process. Decision maker’s opinion on the relevance and relative importance of the decision variables have been incorporated judiciously in the analysis in order to identify the possible improvement strategies for the DCs. This study also investigates the possibility of reorganization of the existing DCs inside the NEA’s distribution framework on the basis of geographical convenience. Sensitivity analysis is carried out in order to check the robustness of the results and to suggest the direction for improvements. Strengths and weaknesses of individual DCs are identified based on the results of the sensitivity analysis.

A mathematical model on eco-friendly manufacturing system under probabilistic demand

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (5) ◽  
pp. 1899-1913 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moumita Bhattacharyya ◽  
Shib Sankar Sana
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Manufacturing System ◽  
Green Manufacturing ◽  
Random Variable ◽  
Service Level ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Decision Variable ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
Proposed Model

The article deals with a mathematical model of production inventory system of green products in a green manufacturing industry. The main objective of this proposed model is to formulate a profit function for service level and random variable dependent demand implementing green technology in the manufacturing industry for reduction of green house gas emission. The production lotsize is considered here as an increasing function of green technology and capital invested for setup the manufacturing system which meets the market demand. As a result, green technology, capital invested for setup and service level are decision variable which are optimized to achieve maximum profit. Finally, numerical example for normal distribution and distribution free cases are illustrated to justify the proposed model.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF PREDICTING THE INDICATORS OF ACCREDITATION OF TECHNICAL UNIVERSITIES IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

2017 ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Olga Mikhaylovna Tikhonova ◽  
Alexander Fedorovich Rezchikov ◽  
Vladimir Andreevich Ivashchenko ◽  
Vadim Alekseevich Kushnikov
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
System Dynamics ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Oriented Graph ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Linear Differential ◽  
The University ◽  
The Mathematical Model

The paper presents the system of predicting the indicators of accreditation of technical universities based on J. Forrester mechanism of system dynamics. According to analysis of cause-and-effect relationships between selected variables of the system (indicators of accreditation of the university) there was built the oriented graph. The complex of mathematical models developed to control the quality of training engineers in Russian higher educational institutions is based on this graph. The article presents an algorithm for constructing a model using one of the simulated variables as an example. The model is a system of non-linear differential equations, the modelling characteristics of the educational process being determined according to the solution of this system. The proposed algorithm for calculating these indicators is based on the system dynamics model and the regression model. The mathematical model is constructed on the basis of the model of system dynamics, which is further tested for compliance with real data using the regression model. The regression model is built on the available statistical data accumulated during the period of the university's work. The proposed approach is aimed at solving complex problems of managing the educational process in universities. The structure of the proposed model repeats the structure of cause-effect relationships in the system, and also provides the person responsible for managing quality control with the ability to quickly and adequately assess the performance of the system.

A Circular Business Model for Cloud Computing Services Providers

10.31355/33 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 105-120
Author(s):  
Hamed Motaghi ◽  
Saeed Nosratabadi ◽  
Thabit Qasem Atobishi
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Cloud Computing Service

NOTE: THIS ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED WITH THE INFORMING SCIENCE INSTITUTE. Aim/Purpose................................................................................................................................................................................................. The main objective of the current study is to develop a business model for service providers of cloud computing which is designed based on circular economy principles and can ensure the sustainable consumption. Background Even though the demand for cloud computing technology is increasing day by day in all over the world, the current the linear economy principles are incapable to ensure society development needs. To consider the benefit of the society and the vendors at the same time, the principles of circular economy can address this issue. Methodology................................................................................................................................................................................................. An extensive literature review on consumption, sustainable consumption, circular economic, business model, and cloud computing were conducted. the proposed model of Osterwalder, Pigneur and Tucci (2005) is admitted designing the circular business model. Contribution................................................................................................................................................................................................. The proposed model of the study is the contribution of this study where provides the guidelines for the cloud computing service providers to achieve both their economic profits and the society’ needs. Findings Finding reveals that if the cloud computing service providers design their business model based on the “access” principle of circular economy, they can meet their economic profits and the society’ needs at a same time. Recommendations for Practitioners.............................................................................................................................................................. It is recommended to the startup and the existing businesses to utilize the proposed model of this study to reach a sustainable development. Recommendation for Researchers................................................................................................................................................................ It proposes a new circular business model and its linkages with community building. Impact on Society............................................................................................................................................................................................ The proposed model of the study provides guidelines to the cloud computing service providers to design a business model which is able not only to meet their economic profit, but also to meet the society’s and customers’ benefits. Future Research............................................................................................................................................................................................... Future researches can build on this research model which proposed in this study to examine the limitations of this model by using empirical researches.

A Mathematical Model for the Anaerobic Digestion Process Applied to a Mixture of Night Soil and Septic Tank Sludge

1986 ◽  
Vol 18 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 239-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sung Ryong Ha ◽  
Dwang Ho Lee ◽  
Sang Eun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Anaerobic Digestion ◽  
Biomass Concentration ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Septic Tank ◽  
Volatile Acid ◽  
Hydraulic Residence Time ◽  
Anaerobic Digestion Process ◽  
Digestion Process ◽  
Proposed Model

Laboratory scale experiments were conducted to develop a mathematical model for the anaerobic digestion of a mixture of night soil and septic tank sludge. The optimum mixing ratio by volume between night soil and septic tank sludge was found to be 7:3. Due to the high solids content in the influent waste, mixed-liquor volatile suspended solids (MLVSS) was not considered to be a proper parameter for biomass concentration, therefore, the active biomass concentration was estimated based on deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) concentration in the reactor. The weight ratio between acidogenic bacteria and methanogenic bacteria in the mixed culture of a well-operated anaerobic digester was approximately 3:2. The proposed model indicates that the amount of volatile acid produced and the gas production rate can be expressed as a function of hydraulic residence time (HRT). The kinetic constants of the two phases of the anaerobic digestion process were determined, and a computer was used to simulate results using the proposed model for the various operating parameters, such as BOD5 and volatile acid concentrations in effluent, biomass concentrations and gas production rates. These were consistent with the experimental data.

scholarly journals On the Dragging Trajectory of Anchors in Clay for Merchant Ships

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Xinqing Zhuang ◽  
Keliang Yan ◽  
Pan Gao ◽  
Yihua Liu
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Indirect Measurement ◽  
Test System ◽  
Flow Rule ◽  
Burial Depth ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Depth Increase ◽  
Two Parameters ◽  
The Mathematical Model

Anchor dragging is a major threat to the structural integrity of submarine pipelines. A mathematical model in which the mechanical model of chain and the bearing model of anchor were coupled together. Based on the associated flow rule, an incremental procedure was proposed to solve the spatial state of anchor until it reaches the ultimate embedding depth. With an indirect measurement method for the anchor trajectory, a model test system was established. The mathematical model was validated against some model tests, and the effects of two parameters were studied. It was found that both the ultimate embedding depth of a dragging anchor and the distance it takes to reach the ultimate depth increase with the shank-fluke pivot angle, but decrease as the undrained shear strength of clay increases. The proposed model is supposed to be useful for the embedding depth calculation and guiding the design of the pipeline burial depth.

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