Title :
Discrete-Time Ordering Policies
Author :
Kaio, Naoto ; Osaki, Shunji
Author_Institution :
Department of Industrial Engineering; Faculty of Engineering; Hiroshima University; Hiroshima 730 JAPAN.
Abstract :
Optimum ordering policies are discussed for units with discrete failure-time distributions. The results can include a negative ordering time. Under certain conditions, there exists a finite and unique optimum policy minimizing the s-expected cost rate.
Keywords :
Airplanes; Chromium; Cost function; Reliability theory; Time measurement; Tires; US Department of Transportation; Discrete failure-time distribution; Optimization; Ordering policy;
Journal_Title :
Reliability, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TR.1979.5220660
