OPTIMAL ALLOCATION OF RECOVERABLE ITEMS*
研究了在多个需求点之间分配最多n个可回收物品的问题，假设物品独立被需求并最终返回，缺货时产生利润损失惩罚，通过最小化缺货成本与持有成本之和得到最优分配方案，并以租车分配为例详细求解。
ABSTRACT Allocation of at most n recoverable items among m demand locations is considered. Items are assumed to be demanded singly and independently and are eventually returned to the demand location. If a stockout occurs, the demand is lost and a penalty corresponding to lost profit is assessed. The allocation that minimizes the sum of expected stockout costs plus holding costs is readily obtained. An example involving allocation of rental cars among outlets is solved in detail.