The newsvendor model with futures trading

Yiming Chen, Shiji Song, Yuli Zhang

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Abstract

To mitigate the uncertainty of price and demand, we study a newsvendor model with futures trading. A profit maximization model and a utility maximization model have been established. Both optimal order quantities can be determined. We characterize the property of the optimal solutions for the two maximization problems and show that the retailer will prefer to purchase fewer products for the maximal utility than for the maximal profit. Extended models considering the salvage value of inventory are also studied. Numerical experiments validated the effectiveness of the models.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 28th Chinese Control and Decision Conference, CCDC 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages5986-5990
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781467397148
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Aug 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event28th Chinese Control and Decision Conference, CCDC 2016 - Yinchuan, China
Duration: 28 May 201630 May 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 28th Chinese Control and Decision Conference, CCDC 2016

Conference

Conference28th Chinese Control and Decision Conference, CCDC 2016
Country/TerritoryChina
CityYinchuan
Period28/05/1630/05/16

Keywords

  • Futures Trading
  • Newsvendor Model
  • Profit
  • Utility

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