MANAGING INVENTORY IN THE CONTEXT OF INVESTMENTS IN PRESERVATION TECHNOLOGIES

Particularly for things that degrade over time, inventory management is vital for keeping supply and demand in equilibrium. Accounting for carbon emissions, trash disposal, and faulty manufacturing are some of the sustainability factors considered in this research as it pertains to the management of inventory systems for objects that are rusting away. As a decision variable, the study incorporates preservation technology investment into a sustainable production inventory model.