Article ID: | iaor1993880 |
Country: | United States |
Volume: | 38 |
Issue: | 8 |
Start Page Number: | 1140 |
End Page Number: | 1153 |
Publication Date: | Aug 1992 |
Journal: | Management Science |
Authors: | Dada Maqbool |
Keywords: | stochastic processes |
A two-echelon system for spare parts is analyzed. The system allows the use of priority inventory pooling to expedite service when a stock-out occurs. First, a tractable aggregate model is derived. This model is then disaggregated to approximate the performance of the exact system. Results of computer tests are also presented.