A systematic computation procedure is given for determining redistribution of stock among several user activities when set-up charges are involved. The procedure is divided into two phases, the first of which determines whether any redistributions should be made at all. Then the second phase...

This paper considers the problem of redistributing stock among several user activities within the period between regular deliveries of new supplies to the system. The cost of redistribution is assumed to be proportional to the number of shipments among the activities. A procedure based on...