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An Overview of Inventory Management with Some Suggested Research Topics

  • Silver, Edward A. (Haskayne School of Business University of Calgary 2500 University Drive N.W. Calgary)
  • Received : 2008.09.11
  • Accepted : 2008.11.10
  • Published : 2008.12.31
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Abstract

This paper presents an overview of inventory management. This includes a categorization, by a number of dimensions, of inventory problems and associated models. Relevant literature references are provided within the dimensions. The paper points out the continuing gap between theory and practice, followed by a number of suggested research topics to help bridge the gap.

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