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A Stochastic demand CVP model with return on investment criterion

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  • RASHMI B. THAKKAR
  • DAVID R. FINLEY
  • WOODY M. LIAO

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. The stochastic demand cost†volume†profit (CVP) model has recently received considerable attention. For this model, management must determine optimal production prior to knowing the actual demand, a stochastic variable with known distribution. Management must choose the production quantity to balance prospects for sales revenue against risks of losses from shortages and from unsold items. This paper develops an expected return on investment criterion model for determining the optimal production quantity. Formulas and solution methods applicable to general demand distributions are obtained. A special solution technique for normally distributed demand is presented. The resulting choice criterion offers the advantages inherent in return rate methods. In addition, compared to a profit maximization approach, the expected rate of return on investment criterion is more widely applicable. Résumé. Le modèle de demande stochastique coût†volume†profit (CVP), a récemment reçu considérablement d'attention. Avec ce modèle, la gestion doit déterminer la production optimale avant de connaître la demande actuelle, une variable stochastique ayant une distribution connue. La gestion doit choisir la quantité à produire afin d'équilibrer les perspectives de ventes et les risques de pertes résultant des pénuries et des unités non vendues. Cet article développe un modèle basé sur le rendement espéré du capital investi pour déterminer la quantité optimale à produire. On obtient des formules et des méthodes pouvant s'appliquer à des distributions de demande générale. Une technique de solution particulière pour une demande distribuée selon une loi normale est présentée. Ce modèle offre les avantages inhérents aux méthodes du taux de rendement. De plus, comparativement à l'approche de la maximisation du profit, le critère du taux de rendement espéré du capital investi, est applicable dans beaucoup plus de situations.

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  • Rashmi B. Thakkar & David R. Finley & Woody M. Liao, 1984. "A Stochastic demand CVP model with return on investment criterion," Contemporary Accounting Research, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 1(1), pages 77-86, September.
  • Handle: RePEc:wly:coacre:v:1:y:1984:i:1:p:77-86
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1911-3846.1984.tb00370.x
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    1. Boutselis, Petros & McNaught, Ken, 2014. "Finite-Time Horizon Logistics Decision Making Problems: Consideration of a Wider Set of Factors," Chapters from the Proceedings of the Hamburg International Conference of Logistics (HICL), in: Blecker, Thorsten & Kersten, Wolfgang & Ringle, Christian M. (ed.), Innovative Methods in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Current Issues and Emerging Practices. Proceedings of the Hamburg International Conferenc, volume 19, pages 249-274, Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), Institute of Business Logistics and General Management.

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