Optimizing inventory policy to mitigate stockouts during the COVID-19 pandemic: a case study of a pharmacy in Riau, Indonesia
Fransiska Hernina Puspitasari,
Wilbert Chandra,
Parama Kartika Dewa
et al.
Abstract:This paper studies on proposed inventory policy at a well-known pharmacy in Riau Province, Indonesia. Pharmacy X often experiences stockouts, especially during the critical period of the COVID-19 pandemic. These stockouts lead to lost sales. The Q and P inventory models are used to determine the optimal order quantity and order period using several simulation scenarios. Storage capacity and the ability of suppliers to supply drugs are constraints in this study. However, only 7 SKUs that often run out will be e… Show more
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