A Hybrid Stochastic Optimization Model for Lot Sizing and Scheduling Problem
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/CU/54/02/2007-2018Keywords:
LotSizing,Scheduling, Stochastic Optimization, Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP), Supply Chain Management, Uncertainty ManagementAbstract
In modern supply chain management, lot sizing and scheduling problems play a crucial role in optimizing production processes while managing fluctuating demand and production constraints. Traditional deterministic approaches fail to account for uncertainties in demand, leading to inefficiencies, excess inventory, and increased operational costs. This paper proposes a hybrid
stochastic optimization model that combines stochastic programming and mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) to address the Lot Sizing and Scheduling Problem (LSSP). The hybrid model leverages probabilistic demand scenarios and robust optimization techniques to derive cost-effective production plans that ensure feasibility under uncertainty. The proposed model improves the balance between cost, service level, and robustness, making it applicable to various manufacturing environments.
Downloads
References
● Birge, Z. and Louveaux, S. (1997). Principles on stochastic programming.
● Chaharsooghi, S. K., Honarvar, M., Modarres, M., and Kamalabadi, I. N. (2011). De-veloping a two stage stochastic programming model of the price and lead-time decisionproblem in the multi class make-to-order firm. Computers & Industrial Engineering,61(4):1086–1097.
● Curcio, E., Amorim, P., Zhang, Q., and Almada-Lobo, B. (2018). Adaptation and ap-proximate strategies for solving the lot-sizing and scheduling problem under multistagedemand uncertainty. International Journal of Production Economics, 202:81–96.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
You are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially.
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
- The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Under the following terms:
- Attribution — You must give appropriate credit , provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made . You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
- No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.
Notices:
You do not have to comply with the license for elements of the material in the public domain or where your use is permitted by an applicable exception or limitation .
No warranties are given. The license may not give you all of the permissions necessary for your intended use. For example, other rights such as publicity, privacy, or moral rights may limit how you use the material.