METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TWO-ECHELON BALANCED INVENTORY ALLOCATION

摘要

Systems and methods for allocating inventory between a first level distribution center and multiple second level distribution centers. The method includes: for each of the second level distribution centers: determining ideal replenishment levels of products based on current inventory and demand forecast for each of the products and transportation capacity limit of the second level distribution centers; for each of the products: determining actual replenishment levels in the second level distribution centers based on the ideal replenishment levels in the second level distribution centers, current available inventory of the product in the first level distribution center, current inventories and demand forecasts in the second level distribution centers, and priority of the second level distribution centers; and allocating inventory between the first level distribution center and the second level distribution centers based on the actual replenishment levels of the products in the second level distribution centers in an upcoming replenishment operation.