Managing volatile inventory: The unit level observation in the auto industry

• In Event: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: Auto Supply Chains

Abstract

This study aims at identifying solutions to control inventory variation. Using SKU-level data collected from the automobile industry in North America, we study the market influences on inventory variation, especially from the product design perspective. The findings will contribute to the existing literature on bridging inventory management and product design.

Authors

• Zhuang Qian, The Pennsylvania State University Scranton Campus

• Chia-Hung Chuang, University of North Dakota

• Chung-Yean Chiang, University of South Carolina Upstate

• Xiao Tang, University of South Carolina Upstate