@article{691633,
      recid = {691633},
      author = {Davis, Robert A.,},
      title = {Demand-driven inventory optimization and replenishment :  creating a more efficient supply chain /},
      pages = {1 online resource (250 pages) :},
      abstract = {"Use demand driven optimized inventory and replenishment  to overcome your supply chain weaknesses, and deliver  business-maximizing resultsReviewing the fundamentals of  inventory optimization so that you can attain a  demand-driven supply, Demand-Driven Inventory Optimization  and Replenishment provides a business look at why present  inventory systems sub-optimize the supply chain and faulty  replenishment processes lead to wasted time and effort.  Straightforward and clearly written, this book  allowsreaders to come away with a good understanding of why  optimized inventory and replenishment helps overcome  in-system weaknesses and deliver results.  Discusses how  multi-echelon inventory optimization and replenishment  enables installed systems to go from a sequential, "islands  of efficiency" approach to a systematic distribution system  working as a complete network  Provides case studies  throughout  Reveals how optimized inventory and  replenishment delivers results across industry verticals   With a historical view of the three major supply chain  efforts of the last thirty years, this book discusses  mathematical shortcuts set up in the transitional and  supply chain management systems that make it very difficult  for companies to attain supply chain excellence"--},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/691633},
}