Impact of uncertainties of lead times and expiration dates on the stability of inventory levels in a distribution system

International audienceIn this paper, we discuss the impact of uncertainties of lead times and expiration dates on the stability of the inventory regulation problem in productions systems using feedback control law structure, in the conception phase. The inventory control system is considered as an input-delay system with uncertainties on customer demands, and positive constraints due to the specifications of the agricultural supply chain. Also, the system is characterized by the presence of delay due to the process time and the distribution time, and the perishable products are modeled by a fixed preemption rate. We have first found the necessary and sufficient conditions that prove the existence and the admissibility of the control law. Secondly, a comparative analysis of impact of production delay and expiration date uncertainties on a robust design is given. Copyright c 2019 IFA