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An approximation to the stationary distribution of a multiechelon repairable‐item inventory system with finite sources and repair channels

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We consider a multiechelon repairable‐item inventory system where several bases are supported by a central depot. Unlike METRIC‐based models, there are only a finite number of repairmen at each base and the depot, and the failure rates at the bases depend on the current number of items online. The principal objective of this article is to develop a quick and accurate approximation to the steady‐state distribution of this system. A secondary objective is to compare the solution of this system with a comparable METRIC solution.

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  • S. Christian Albright, 1989. "An approximation to the stationary distribution of a multiechelon repairable‐item inventory system with finite sources and repair channels," Naval Research Logistics (NRL), John Wiley & Sons, vol. 36(2), pages 179-195, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:navres:v:36:y:1989:i:2:p:179-195
    DOI: 10.1002/1520-6750(198904)36:23.0.CO;2-D
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