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Kroger uses simulation-optimization to improve pharmacy inventory management

Authors :
Zhang, Xinhui
Meiser, Doug
Liu, Yan
Bonner, Brett
Lin, Lebin
Source :
Interfaces. January 1, 2014, Vol. 44 Issue 1, p70, 15 p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The Kroger Co. is the largest grocery retailer in the United States. It operates 2,422 supermarkets and 1,950 in-store pharmacies. Improving customer service is at the heart of Kroger's business [...]

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Subjects :
The Kroger Co. -- Management -- Technology application
Business plans -- Technology application
Inventory control -- Technology application
Drugstores -- Technology application
Supermarkets -- Technology application
Business planning -- Technology application
Company business management
Technology application
Business, general
Business
Wright State University -- Management -- Technology application

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00922102
Volume :
44
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Interfaces
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.362095739
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1287/inte.2013.0724
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