Abstract:
As large lot size per order may decrease the flexibility of the buyer, lotsize ordering cost is introduced to measure the buyers risk cost related to the lot size during the time period from ordering to receiving. By comprehensively assessing the costs resulting from ordering, transporting, inventory, and lotsize ordering, the buyer can find the optimal lot size. Based on the results obtained, the lotsize ordering problem is studied for a supply chain composed of one buyer and one supplier. For such a supply chain, with just in time (JIT) lotsplitting strategy, optimal ordering and setup strategies can be found for both centralized and decentralized decisionmaking modes. Then, the bargaining power of both sides is analyzed and a method to yield a strategy that is acceptable by both sides is proposed.