A Genetic algorithm approach for improving the probabilistic inventory model with the continuous review: A practical application in the department of pharmacy
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: Probabilistic inventory model, Reorder point, Safety stock, Continuous review, Total costs of inventory, Genetic algorithm.Abstract
This study investigates to shed light on artificial intelligence techniques, specifically the genetic algorithm, to improving traditional solutions, as well as finding the best policy for the problem of probabilistic inventory with continuous review by finding the optimal reorder point and the optimal economic quantity to avoid the risk of stock out (shortage), reduce total costs, and reach the optimal solution with little time and effort. The research was conducted in the stores of the department of pharmacy of the Ninawa health department for the period from January 1, 2021, to January 1, 2023, on a sample of three drugs (most demanded drugs). An analysis of the demand data for the study sample was conducted using the statistical program (SPSS Statistics Version 22) to determine the type of inventory. it was found that the type of inventory is probabilistic and the demand data follows a normal distribution. Based on this foundation, the mathematical model for the study problem was built. Given the complexity of the steps and iterations of the traditional solution, the solution steps were applied using the R programming language to reach the model's solution. Additionally, the solution steps were programmed for the genetic algorithm and applied using the R programming language. The results of the genetic algorithm showed an improvement in the traditional solution results by reducing total costs. Based on the results of the genetic algorithm, the economic order quantity, safety stock, reorder period, and safety period were found.
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