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TY - JOUR
T1 - On the interaction between forecasting and stock control
T2 - the case of non-stationary demand
AU - Strijbosch, Leo W.g.
AU - Syntetos, Aris A.
AU - Boylan, John
AU - Janssen, Elleke
PY - 2011/9/1
Y1 - 2011/9/1
N2 - The effect of using estimated (forecast) demand parameters on the performance of an inventory control system is an intriguing and important subject. Recent research has been undertaken on this phenomenon assuming stationary demand data. In this paper we extend the research to non-stationary demands, by means of simulation. The case of a periodic order-up-to-level inventory system is considered and the experimental structure allows us to evaluate in a progressive manner the accumulated effect of using the optimal forecasting method, optimal forecast parameters and correct variance expression procedures. The results allow insights to be gained into operational issues and demonstrate the scope for improving stock control systems.
AB - The effect of using estimated (forecast) demand parameters on the performance of an inventory control system is an intriguing and important subject. Recent research has been undertaken on this phenomenon assuming stationary demand data. In this paper we extend the research to non-stationary demands, by means of simulation. The case of a periodic order-up-to-level inventory system is considered and the experimental structure allows us to evaluate in a progressive manner the accumulated effect of using the optimal forecasting method, optimal forecast parameters and correct variance expression procedures. The results allow insights to be gained into operational issues and demonstrate the scope for improving stock control systems.
KW - Forecasting
KW - Stock control
KW - Periodic review
KW - Non-stationary demand
KW - Simulation
U2 - 10.1016/j.ijpe.2009.10.032
DO - 10.1016/j.ijpe.2009.10.032
M3 - Journal article
VL - 133
SP - 470
EP - 480
JO - International Journal of Production Economics
JF - International Journal of Production Economics
SN - 0925-5273
IS - 1
ER -