We report on potential transportation, administrative, and inventory savings through an extended partnership between military hospitals and commercial prime vendors. We develop a simulated (Q,f) inventory model that incorporates inventory management concepts of optimal reorder points and quantities, and then compare the results to a periodic order policy. We compare the policies with a simulation that considers the effects of integrating inventory management, shipping, and invoice processing with the Prime Vendor. Our results suggest that small military hospital may benefit from a periodic order policy.
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
2023-06-01 | FHWA Highway History Website Articles
Abstract:
Profile on former Secretary of State Sinclair Weeks where his career is discussed prior to becoming the Secretary of Commerce. His role with the Inter...
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