The Impact of Repair—Echelon Effectiveness and Location on Spare Stock
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management
ISSN: 0269-8218
Article publication date: 1 June 1979
Abstract
This paper discusses integrated logistics in a two‐level repair‐inventory system of a transport corporation where there is one central depot and twenty subordinate depots which cater to the needs of the population in a metropolitan city in India. An expensive, recoverable spare (engine) is considered with (S — 1, S) inventory policy. It is reported that the present location of the central facility is not optimal. The advantages possible by optimally locating this central facility are highlighted with results. The impact of increasing the maintenance effectiveness on the optimum spare stock level and the total system cost are discussed.
Citation
Subash Babu, A. and Vrat, P. (1979), "The Impact of Repair—Echelon Effectiveness and Location on Spare Stock", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Materials Management, Vol. 10 No. 1, pp. 15-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb014463
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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