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On the interaction between forecasting and stock control: the case of non-stationary demand

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On the interaction between forecasting and stock control: the case of non-stationary demand. / Strijbosch, Leo W.g.; Syntetos, Aris A.; Boylan, John et al.
In: International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 133, No. 1, 01.09.2011, p. 470-480.

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Strijbosch, LWG, Syntetos, AA, Boylan, J & Janssen, E 2011, 'On the interaction between forecasting and stock control: the case of non-stationary demand', International Journal of Production Economics, vol. 133, no. 1, pp. 470-480. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2009.10.032

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Strijbosch, L. W. G., Syntetos, A. A., Boylan, J., & Janssen, E. (2011). On the interaction between forecasting and stock control: the case of non-stationary demand. International Journal of Production Economics, 133(1), 470-480. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2009.10.032

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Strijbosch LWG, Syntetos AA, Boylan J, Janssen E. On the interaction between forecasting and stock control: the case of non-stationary demand. International Journal of Production Economics. 2011 Sept 1;133(1):470-480. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2009.10.032

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Strijbosch, Leo W.g. ; Syntetos, Aris A. ; Boylan, John et al. / On the interaction between forecasting and stock control : the case of non-stationary demand. In: International Journal of Production Economics. 2011 ; Vol. 133, No. 1. pp. 470-480.

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abstract = "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.",
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