[HTML][HTML] Deep reinforcement learning for one-warehouse multi-retailer inventory management

I Kaynov, M van Knippenberg, V Menkovski… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The One-Warehouse Multi-Retailer (OWMR) system is the prototypical distribution
and inventory system. Many OWMR variants exist, eg demand in excess of supply may be …

Performance of deep reinforcement learning algorithms in two-echelon inventory control systems

F Stranieri, F Stella, C Kouki - International Journal of Production …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of deep reinforcement learning (DRL)
algorithms applied to supply chain inventory management (SCIM), which consists of a …

Multi-echelon inventory optimization using deep reinforcement learning

K Geevers, L van Hezewijk, MRK Mes - Central European Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
This paper studies the applicability of a deep reinforcement learning approach to three
different multi-echelon inventory systems, with the objective of minimizing the holding and …

Multi-agent deep reinforcement learning for multi-echelon inventory management

X Liu, M Hu, Y Peng, Y Yang - Rotman School of Management …, 2022 - papers.ssrn.com
This work investigates the application of Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning
(MADRL) on decentralized inventory management problems with multiple echelons …

Can deep reinforcement learning improve inventory management? performance on lost sales, dual-sourcing, and multi-echelon problems

J Gijsbrechts, RN Boute… - Manufacturing & …, 2022 - pubsonline.informs.org
Problem definition: Is deep reinforcement learning (DRL) effective at solving inventory
problems? Academic/practical relevance: Given that DRL has successfully been applied in …

[PDF][PDF] Can deep reinforcement learning improve inventory management

J Gijsbrechts, RN Boute, JA Van Mieghem… - Performance on dual …, 2019 - idisc.lehigh.edu
Is Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) effective at solving inventory problems? Given that
DRL has successfully been applied in computer games and robotics, supply chain …

[PDF][PDF] A deep reinforcement learning approach to supply chain inventory management

F Stranieri, F Stella - arXiv preprint arXiv:2204.09603, 2022 - ewrl.wordpress.com
This paper leverages recent developments in reinforcement learning and deep learning to
solve the supply chain inventory management (SCIM) problem, a complex sequential …

[HTML][HTML] Deep reinforcement learning for inventory control: A roadmap

RN Boute, J Gijsbrechts, W Van Jaarsveld… - European Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Deep reinforcement learning (DRL) has shown great potential for sequential decision-
making, including early developments in inventory control. Yet, the abundance of choices …

Reinforcement learning for multi-product multi-node inventory management in supply chains

NN Sultana, H Meisheri, V Baniwal, S Nath… - arXiv preprint arXiv …, 2020 - arxiv.org
This paper describes the application of reinforcement learning (RL) to multi-product
inventory management in supply chains. The problem description and solution are both …

Reward shaping to improve the performance of deep reinforcement learning in perishable inventory management

BJ De Moor, J Gijsbrechts, RN Boute - European Journal of Operational …, 2022 - Elsevier
Deep reinforcement learning (DRL) has proven to be an effective, general-purpose
technology to develop 'good'replenishment policies in inventory management. We show …