Optimal acquisition policy with quantity discounts and uncertain demands - Zhang, Guoqing; Ma, Liping (International journal of production research, 2009)
Keywords: Applied sciences; Decision making models; Decision theory. Utility theory; Discounts; Exact sciences and technology; Firm modelling; Integer programming; Inventory control, production control. Distribution; Logistics; Mathematical models; mixed-integer nonlinear programming; Operational research and scientific management; Operational research. Management science; Purchasing; quantity discount; Studies; supplier selection; Uncertainty; Procurement; Integration; Discount; Decision making; supplier selection; Optimal policy; Mixed integer programming; Subcontracting; Multiple production; mixed-integer nonlinear programming; uncertainty; Modeling; Production management; Uncertain system; Algebraic system; Quantity discount; Profit; Purchases; Multiple supplier