In the text, we discussed the basic newsvendor problem where there is but a single ordering opportunity
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In the text, we discussed the basic newsvendor problem where there is but a single ordering opportunity per selling period (day). In fact, we assumed that the order had to be placed prior to the actual selling period (day). Let us now consider the following modified version of the problem. After all the demand is known for a particular day, the newsvendor has an additional opportunity to order any copies that he still needs above and beyond what he ordered prior to the day. These new copies arrive quickly enough to satisfy customers, thus avoiding lost sales and any loss of good will. Let v1 = unit acquisition cost for copies ordered prior to the day in question (i.e., by the usual assumed method), $/copy v2 = unit acquisition cost for the emergency additional order, $/copy Assume g < v1 < v2 < p where g is the unit salvage value, $/? Lp852
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Inventory And Production Management In Supply Chains
ISBN: 9781032179322
4th Edition
Authors: Edward A Silver, David F Pyke, Douglas J Thomas