ordering policy

On the bullwhip and inventory variance produced by an ordering policy.

Also, the existence of optimal feedback ordering policies is proved and these policies are partially characterized.

The report, set to be released Tuesday, does not explicitly blame Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld for the misconduct or for ordering policies that condoned or encouraged it.

Analysts said I.L.F.C., based in Los Angeles, had prospered in a tough environment because of a conservative ordering policy, only ordering planes for which it has lease commitments or is close to securing.