Discrete control theory

14th International Society for Inventory Research Summer School, Leuven, Belgium, August 26th-30th

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Abstract

Using block diagrams, z-transforms and Tsypkin’s relation I show how to obtain the variances of the orders and inventory levels maintained by the proportional order-up-to policy. Assuming demand is uncorrelated and normally distributed, a proportional feedback controller equal to the golden ratio minimizes a weighted sum of the variances. One may also minimize the inventory and capacity costs maintained by this replenishment policy.