Article ID: | iaor1989858 |
Country: | France |
Volume: | 23 |
Issue: | 1 |
Start Page Number: | 99 |
End Page Number: | 112 |
Publication Date: | Feb 1989 |
Journal: | RAIRO Operations Research |
Authors: | Kwak N.K., Renfro Michael |
This paper deals with determining the optimal cash maintenance level at a financial institution by utilizing traditional inventory control concepts. Using the conceptual framework of the economic order quantity (EOQ) model, this paper demonstrates that cash, properly controlled by a financial institution, can generate additional revenue and reduce employee time and costs.