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Table 2 Notations

From: Effect of Ordering Policies on Complex Dynamics Behaviours in a Discrete-Type Manufacturing Industry Supply Chain System

Symbol

Description

I

The actual inventory level of goods

B

Backlog of orders

IS

Incoming shipments

OS

Outgoing shipments

SL

The actual supply line

IO

Incoming orders

OP

Orders placed

ED

The expected demand

PR

Production rate

PD1, PD2

Production delay of one period and two periods

COR

The exogenous customer order rate