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a matrix containing ones along the diagonal and zeros elsewhere -
- implementation
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the use of model results -
- implicit enumeration
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a method for solving integer programming problems in which obviously infeasible solutions are eliminated and the remaining solutions are systematically evaluated to see which one is best -
- independent demand
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final product demanded by an external customer -
- independent events
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events for which the probability of occurrence of one event does not affect the probability of occurrence of the other events -
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a mathematical relationship containing a or sign -
- infeasible problem
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a linear programming problem with no feasible solution area and thus no solution -
- instantaneous receipt
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the assumption that once inventory level reaches zero, an order is received after the passage of an infinitely small amount of time -
- integer programming
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a form of linear programming that generates only integer solution values for the model variables -
- inventory
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a stock of items kept on hand by an organization to use to meet customer demand -
- inventory analysis
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the analysis of the problems of inventory planning and control, with the objective of minimizing inventory- related costs -
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