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Southern Methodist University

1994

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The Effect Of Delivery Windows On The Variance Of Flow Time And On-Time Delivery, John R. Grout Jan 1994

The Effect Of Delivery Windows On The Variance Of Flow Time And On-Time Delivery, John R. Grout

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Delivery windows are mathematically modeled in order to ascertain the effect that may be obtained in improving on time delivery, inventory reduction, and steady flow times. Outcomes suggest that it is not possible to improve flow times but not to improve on time delivery or inventory reduction.


Models Of Incentive Contracts For Just-In-Time Delivery, John R. Grout Jan 1994

Models Of Incentive Contracts For Just-In-Time Delivery, John R. Grout

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On time delivery can be very difficult or impossible to achieve in a JIT program. Using the model presented here makes it possible to obtain the best possible delivery timeliness.