Inventory Management With Alternative Delivery: ...

1. Introduction

: ADO allows firms to use current stock for urgent orders while postponing less-urgent demand, reducing distribution costs and improving service levels. 2. Literature Review Inventory Management with Alternative Delivery Times Inventory Management with Alternative Delivery ...

Traditional inventory models often assume immediate or fixed-time delivery for all customers. However, modern e-commerce introduces , where customers choose between "spot delivery" (immediate, premium price) and "flexible/late delivery" (delayed, discounted price). modern e-commerce introduces

This paper outlines a framework for , specifically focusing on the integration of flexible delivery times and alternative pickup methods like parcel lockers. premium price) and "flexible/late delivery" (delayed

: To determine optimal inventory replenishment and demand fulfillment policies when customers are sensitive to both price and delivery time.