Traditional inventory models focus on operational decisions. In this paper, we propose a general framework for incorporating financial states of an organization in multi-period inventory models with lost sales. This approach differs from the traditional ones in that operational decisions are correlated with and constrained by financial flows of the...
This paper reports on the investigation on graft copolymerisation of methacryloyloxyethyl trimethyl ammonium chloride monomer METAC onto polyamide knitted fabrics using sodium persulfate as initiator. The contents of METAC quaternary ammonium groups on polyamide fabrics are extremely valuable for further surface modifications (dyeing, printing, etc.). The effect of factors that...
Information visibility is an essential element to improved supply chain performance. Without adequate sharing of information, firms are required to supplement the available information with other costly alternatives. This paper follows the development of a convertible fabric material in the supply chain for a large automotive assembler, beginning with a...
A critical decision companies are faced with on a regular basis is the ordering of products and/or raw materials. Poor decisions can lead to excess inventories that are costly or to insufficient inventory that cannot meet its customer demands. These decisions may be as simple as "How much to order"...
The profitability of retailers is growing increasingly important as apparel supply chains become integrated. The current research focuses on retailer profitability in the U.S. apparel-retailing sector by examining the effects of different strategy approaches on firm level performance. Specifically, operational efficiency, marketing effectiveness, and innovation are examined for their influence...
A survey on the application of enterprise resource planning ERP systems in the textile and apparel industry was conducted. The survey identifies software packages that are used and linkages to applications such as e-commerce. This paper reports the results of this survey. It also describes the barriers to system implementation...
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